$280

Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Producer: Marcassin

Region: Sonoma Coast, USA

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2011

Critic Score

8.3/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

FramboiseForest FloorBlack CherryEarthSpice Box

Reviews (1)

8.8

Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Legendary Sonoma Coast site delivers transcendent Pinot with ethereal complexity.

Framboise and black cherry leap from glass. Forest floor mingles with wet earth undertones. Spice box nuances weave through silky texture. Tannins present but refined. Structure suggests decade-plus evolution ahead. Helen Turley's meticulous farming evident. Pure expression of cool-climate terroir. Finish lingers with mineral precision. Price steep but justified by singular vineyard character. Peak drinking 2025-2035.

Wild framboiseDamp forest floorBlack cherry compoteWet granite mineralityExotic spice chestMushroom earthiness

🍷 You seek Burgundian elegance from California's most revered Pinot Noir vineyard.

Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry gastrique, Wild mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted lamb rack, Aged Gruyère

About the Producer

Marcassin

Helen Turley's cult project. California's most collectible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tiny production.

About the Region

Sonoma Coast, USA

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