Paso Robles California has long been known as California’s oldest watering place due to its natural sulfur spring. The native Salinan Indians had discovered its healing properties over 1,000 years ago, but it wasn’t until the Mission era in 1797 that the natural sulfur spring had become a centralized meeting place. The original resort was built on what today is known as Spring Street along the El Camino Real. The Franciscan missionaries were the first to establish vineyards that same year and were known as the areas first winemakers based at Mission San Miguel.
Tasting Notes
The color of this Burgundian inspired fine Pinot Noir is medium garnet and aged in 2 year old French Oak barrels for 18 months on its natural lees with no racking.
The aromas of this wine are of ripe blackcherry with some leather and earth notes in the backdrop. The ripe cherry is sappy and rich on the palate and the wine finishes with an elegant silky texture best described as supple and combines well with the strawberry, raspberry coulis and a suggestion of spicy clove and cinnamon.
This wine is from a single vineyard (Arroyo Loma) Pinot Noir grown by veteran Central Coast grape grower Steve McIntyre and is comprised of three Dijon Clones: 115, 667 and Pomard 4. The vineyard is sustainable and farmed organically, but not certified. This wine was fermented in opentop fermenters and received a 72 hour cold soak period followed by gentle 30 minute pump-overs, three times daily. The wine was finished in 2 year old Francois Frerre burgundy barrels for a period of 18 months.
“My favorite accompaniment to Pinot Noir is roasted Duck Breast cooked medium rare and served with French lentils. It works well with a classic Toulouse Style French Cassoulet with a whole duck leg confit cooked in its own bowl with cannellini beans, pork shoulder and finished topped with bread crumbs prior to 2 hours in the oven. On the lighter side it’s nice with seared tuna, sushi nigiri (especially Unagi) and pairs well with Impossible Burgers. But the best way to enjoy a fine Pinot Noir is on a Friday night with good friends and lots of laughter.” - Richard Bruno
Specs
Vintage: 2017
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Monterey
Winemaker: Richard Bruno
Alcohol: 14.5%
TA: 5.90g/L
pH: 3.65
RS: 0.13g/L (dry)
Aging: Barrel aged in 2 year old French oak for 9 months
Production: 625 cases
What’s Included
4-bottles:
4x 2017 Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir, Monterey
Case:
12x 2017 Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir, Monterey
Vinum Cellars was founded in 1997 by first-generation, California family winemakers Richard Bruno and Chris Condos in the Napa Valley financing their dream on credit cards. The focus was then and remains searching California’s coastal vineyards and special microclimates in search of the best vineyards grown by the state’s best growers. Each wine is literally handcrafted from single vineyards and made with a small lot of philosophy. From Coastal Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinum makes varietal wines from single vineyards and appellations throughout California.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations) 2017 Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir - $55 = 28.20%
Had to check back to see if I had a case coming that I forgot I ordered when I saw the UPS notification of a package coming from WCC, then checked the details and saw the 4lb weight – oh! Sure enough the email from Alice popped up a few hours later to verify my suspicion. It was cooler than usual here on delivery day so we were letting the outside air in, but in the mid 70s I thought I’d gently cool it a bit in the slightly less warm basement until the following day.
Friday’s workday passes (finally) and so immediately upon my last meeting wrapping after 4pm () I retrieved the bottle, opened it up and poured: light body, translucent garnet color - ok, looks like pinot noir. I was a little surprised at the evident legs present shortly after pour.
My partner flinched at the initial sniff of the glass - she’s got a very sensitive nose, but I think it was the heat and the earthy “funk” that pinots tend to give off to me at first impression, although this seemed a bit closed on my initial whiff.
First sip was a bit sharp and acidic perhaps, but with a couple more I was getting cherry, some strawberry (my partner audibly agreed with a “mm!” when I said it) but not sweet – she said maybe red plum. Then it finished with… rose petal? Corked and set aside an hour or so to try with dinner, which was cheese ravioli with white garlic sauce and veggies, one of few dishes that both the kids and adults tolerate semi equally. Didn’t expect it to, but the light flavors of the wine didn’t overpower the food, and actually I was pretty satisfied with the pair.
Tried one last glass later in the evening, and we both thought it did seem to open up and mellow out, and I did find that I enjoyed it a little more than the “everyday” chianti we happened to have as well. Not bad at all for a pinot noir, which is not typically in our usual lineup. On CM I could see this at the $10-14 range. Many thanks for the opportunity to rat!
Thanks to @james as he was very kind to share the rat bottle the second day. Upon initial pour, there was a slight heat from the alcohol; scent and taste. After swirling and letting it rest for approx 15 minutes, cherry notes prevailed, yet this is by no means fruit forward. The wine had no strong spice and the tannins were quite mellow. As dinner consisted of a Cuban tripleta with steak, pork, ham, potato sticks, and a variety of veggies, the wine paired nicely. The flavor profile remained consistent. I think Pinot fans would enjoy the wine and non-red drinkers may also enjoy the subtle flavor profile. In summary, on day two, it’s a nice sipper or wine that would accompany a host of dishes vs taking center stage. Good deal at the case price.
Greetings! Casemates was nice enough to send me a bottle of this offering (2017 Spring Street Pinot Noir) and it showed up at my door Thursday afternoon. I let it rest for a day and opened it Friday evening at around 66°F. It’s a prototypical translucent garnet color with a light, earthy nose. On pop and pour the first thing that jump out was the acidity, which gave it a pleasant and fairly pronounced tartness along with strong cherry notes. Pairing it for dinner with pasta and marinara sauce (chosen independently of the wine) turned out really well, diminishing the perceived acidity and bringing out some blueberry notes.
The next evening it had mellowed a bit, the tartness not quite as pronounced, the cherry still present, and finish slightly more nuanced with a bit of vanilla and some faint but clear black tea notes from the tannins. I feel like while this is certainly drinking nicely now, it tastes like it could also develop a bit with age.
I really enjoy this wine and at the case price, I think the QPR here is great.
@xandersherry I should call out that the offering states that the ABV for this wine is 13.5%, but the label on my bottle states 14.5%. I’m not sure which is correct.
@xandersherry The label had better be correct! Above 14% you’re allowed a 1.5% variance, iirc, so long as the alc is actually above 14%. So this should be anywhere from 14.0-16.0%.
Good evening everyone, I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I am Richard Bruno, the guy that made this wine. A question came up about alcohol - yes it is 14.5%. It’s a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Monterey (in King City). The wine was selling ‘by the glass’ at a Michelin 3 star in New York City before COVID. Please take advantage of this tasty wine and grab a case - it’s a steal.
Richard
@Bruno_Winemaker I’ very new to wine and am having fun exploring. I am confused by this wine - having lived 20 years within a half mile of Sprin Street in Paso Robles. I just cant get over the name: Pinot Noir needs that cooler climate to grow, so i can see why this is sourced from Monterey as Paso is mostly a hot region. But the wine is produced in northern California. Where is the tie to Paso Robles? The entire back label is dedicated to Paso… as to the wine itself i did enjoy it but found that it really opened up and developed in the glass - just needs to breath a bit before diving in.
2017 Spring Street Winery, Pinot Noir, Monterey
Winery Notes
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$336/Case at Vinum Cellars for 12x 2017 Spring Street Winery, Pinot Noir, Monterey
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Sep 24 - Tuesday, Sep 28
Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir
4 bottles for $64.99 $16.25/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $139.99 $11.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017 Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations) 2017 Spring Street Winery Pinot Noir - $55 = 28.20%
Had to check back to see if I had a case coming that I forgot I ordered when I saw the UPS notification of a package coming from WCC, then checked the details and saw the 4lb weight – oh! Sure enough the email from Alice popped up a few hours later to verify my suspicion. It was cooler than usual here on delivery day so we were letting the outside air in, but in the mid 70s I thought I’d gently cool it a bit in the slightly less warm basement until the following day.
) I retrieved the bottle, opened it up and poured: light body, translucent garnet color - ok, looks like pinot noir. I was a little surprised at the evident legs present shortly after pour.
Friday’s workday passes (finally) and so immediately upon my last meeting wrapping after 4pm (
My partner flinched at the initial sniff of the glass - she’s got a very sensitive nose, but I think it was the heat and the earthy “funk” that pinots tend to give off to me at first impression, although this seemed a bit closed on my initial whiff.
First sip was a bit sharp and acidic perhaps, but with a couple more I was getting cherry, some strawberry (my partner audibly agreed with a “mm!” when I said it) but not sweet – she said maybe red plum. Then it finished with… rose petal? Corked and set aside an hour or so to try with dinner, which was cheese ravioli with white garlic sauce and veggies, one of few dishes that both the kids and adults tolerate semi equally. Didn’t expect it to, but the light flavors of the wine didn’t overpower the food, and actually I was pretty satisfied with the pair.
Tried one last glass later in the evening, and we both thought it did seem to open up and mellow out, and I did find that I enjoyed it a little more than the “everyday” chianti we happened to have as well. Not bad at all for a pinot noir, which is not typically in our usual lineup. On CM I could see this at the $10-14 range. Many thanks for the opportunity to rat!
Thanks to @james as he was very kind to share the rat bottle the second day. Upon initial pour, there was a slight heat from the alcohol; scent and taste. After swirling and letting it rest for approx 15 minutes, cherry notes prevailed, yet this is by no means fruit forward. The wine had no strong spice and the tannins were quite mellow. As dinner consisted of a Cuban tripleta with steak, pork, ham, potato sticks, and a variety of veggies, the wine paired nicely. The flavor profile remained consistent. I think Pinot fans would enjoy the wine and non-red drinkers may also enjoy the subtle flavor profile. In summary, on day two, it’s a nice sipper or wine that would accompany a host of dishes vs taking center stage. Good deal at the case price.
@chefjess Agreed and thanks! Also here’s the obligatory tilted glass shot that I didn’t add earlier haha! Spring street pinot noir in glass
@james Thank you for reporting.
Greetings! Casemates was nice enough to send me a bottle of this offering (2017 Spring Street Pinot Noir) and it showed up at my door Thursday afternoon. I let it rest for a day and opened it Friday evening at around 66°F. It’s a prototypical translucent garnet color with a light, earthy nose. On pop and pour the first thing that jump out was the acidity, which gave it a pleasant and fairly pronounced tartness along with strong cherry notes. Pairing it for dinner with pasta and marinara sauce (chosen independently of the wine) turned out really well, diminishing the perceived acidity and bringing out some blueberry notes.
The next evening it had mellowed a bit, the tartness not quite as pronounced, the cherry still present, and finish slightly more nuanced with a bit of vanilla and some faint but clear black tea notes from the tannins. I feel like while this is certainly drinking nicely now, it tastes like it could also develop a bit with age.
I really enjoy this wine and at the case price, I think the QPR here is great.
@xandersherry I should call out that the offering states that the ABV for this wine is 13.5%, but the label on my bottle states 14.5%. I’m not sure which is correct.
@xandersherry The label had better be correct! Above 14% you’re allowed a 1.5% variance, iirc, so long as the alc is actually above 14%. So this should be anywhere from 14.0-16.0%.
@xandersherry thank you for the report and the great bottle shots
Good evening everyone, I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I am Richard Bruno, the guy that made this wine. A question came up about alcohol - yes it is 14.5%. It’s a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Monterey (in King City). The wine was selling ‘by the glass’ at a Michelin 3 star in New York City before COVID. Please take advantage of this tasty wine and grab a case - it’s a steal.
Richard
OK Richard Bruno, you ‘Sold Me’ on the Michelin comment, they do make Great tires…In for a case!!
@PLSemenza - ha ha, funny guy! But yes, they make great tires too…
RB
In the remaining minutes, please grab a case - I promise you will live this wine!!!
Richard Bruno
Winemaker
@Bruno_Winemaker I was busy but made it in time…
/giphy flirtatious-missing-route
Thank you! Anyone else???
Richard
@Bruno_Winemaker I would love it, but I am not home during the delivery window and UPS is not friendly in my neck of the woods. Please come back.
@Bruno_Winemaker I’ very new to wine and am having fun exploring. I am confused by this wine - having lived 20 years within a half mile of Sprin Street in Paso Robles. I just cant get over the name: Pinot Noir needs that cooler climate to grow, so i can see why this is sourced from Monterey as Paso is mostly a hot region. But the wine is produced in northern California. Where is the tie to Paso Robles? The entire back label is dedicated to Paso… as to the wine itself i did enjoy it but found that it really opened up and developed in the glass - just needs to breath a bit before diving in.
A friend, relative, spouse or friend can receive at work? Just spit-balling.
Richard