79 reviews for RAEN Royal St. Robert Cuvee Pinot Noir 2021

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Marian Young – February 28, 2020

   Review: Beautiful bouquet with blue fruit, violet/iris and spice. Med+ acidity, mild tannins, and long finish. Classic CA Pinot. Drink now or wait 2-3 years for even better taste.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Sherry Dixon – March 10, 2020

   1-hour decant. Peak at 3 hours. Medium body, medium+ finish.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kenneth Strohm – April 18, 2020

   Pale ruby, feminine red cherry and rose petals with light tannins and nice acidity. Aged in neutral French oak barrels.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Bruce Sowell – May 8, 2020

   Fruity and pairs well with chocolate.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Paige Sumter – May 10, 2020

   Approachable now, but tannins need 1-2 more years. Bubbly red fruits and sweet whole cluster with gentle wood toast. Slight volatile tone. (84/100)

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kenneth Draeger – May 16, 2020

   Sonoma Coast pinot with fresh red cherry, flower petals, and mineral on the nose. Sour cherry leads to a sweeter finish. Medium body and acidity. Concentrated and enjoyable.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Lorrie Daniels – May 31, 2020

   Not to my liking.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Carlos Lewis – June 3, 2020

   Review: Medium red with cherry, strawberry and herbal notes, medium body/acidity, low tannins and long finish. Great with grilled grouper. 92-93+. Would buy again.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Ruth Riehl – July 6, 2020

   Slow start, jammy with no complexity but improved after 4 hours. Needs 3-5 years in cellar for complexity. Good Pinot with high price.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Richard Davis – July 25, 2020

    Pale red with good clarity, this wine has a nose of red fruit and a hint of smoke. On the palate, it offers bright red fruit flavors, including cherries and raspberries, with good acidity. Overall, an enjoyable wine.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Amber Royal – August 6, 2020

    Wine #6832 of 32 barrels has a nice balance of tangy sweetness and fine tannins. Goes well with pork chops and smoked BBQ chicken. Expect it to drink well through 2022. EXC (92-93/100).

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Clara Dozier – August 18, 2020

    Taste notes of under-ripe cherries, cola, and white mushrooms with pronounced tannins. Balanced acidity with a medium length finish of cola and soy sauce.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Benjamin Risner – August 24, 2020

    Big Californian Pinot. Opened too early. Needs years. Dark and powerful. Fine tannins, black cherry and ripe raspberry. Too bold for me.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Willie Pares – September 5, 2020

    Clean and refined with good acidity and spice. Great coastal influence. Loved it.

15. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Roy Beavers – September 6, 2020

    Intensely aromatic with notes of apple, strawberry, rose petal, and black pepper. Complex flavors of cherry, tea, and earth with a full, long finish. Young and Burgundian in style.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Nelson Pham – November 14, 2020

    Great value for money, improves with time.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Melody Smith – December 24, 2020

    Floral with high acidity and bitterness on the finish. Decanted for two hours. Recommended, especially considering its age.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Merri Roberts – January 2, 2021

    Intense nose of strawberry, herbal notes, and white pepper with a mint finish. Improved on day #2.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Eileen Calvery – January 24, 2021

    Nose: B+/B++/A- Palate: B++. #5 for me, #7 for the group (40 pts), tasted blind.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gayle Brawner – February 24, 2021

    Excellent new world Pinot with lifted aromatics of wild strawberries, red currant, rose, violets, and all spice. Firm tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish with spicy and herbal notes. Low alcohol, 100% whole cluster, and a dry wine with a medium plus acidity, medium tannins, and medium minus body. Saline finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    George Nguyen – February 26, 2021

    Excellent Pinot with a balanced crunch acidity, red fruit, clove, and a long-lasting black tea finish. Perfect for cellaring or drinking now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Susan Stafford – March 6, 2021

    Brilliant and intriguing wine with great development over two days.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Ritter – May 15, 2021

    Improving with integrated oak, but slightly restrained. 12.5%.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Moises Loque – July 27, 2021

    Great nose of earthy red fruit with distinct whole cluster. Lean and old world style with new world fruit. Drinking well now, though the 2018 may have a longer lifespan. Very good now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ken Marugg – July 29, 2021

    Medium plum red with a silvery hue. Aromas of black plum, raspberries, roses, black tea, chocolate, thyme, and forest floor with a touch of wood. The palate has flavors of black plum, raspberries, black tea, milk chocolate, clove, and forest with a touch of wood. Medium and round with a medium finish. TC7.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Bertha Martinez – July 30, 2021

    Raen: Interesting, tart red fruit with cigar and tobacco notes. Structured for a Pinot.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gerald Farney – August 11, 2021

    Garnet to dark garnet color. Nose of Birch root beer, black cherries, and black raspberries. Flavors of black berries. Medium to firm tannin, full-bodied. Drink over the short to medium term with a little air to open.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mildred Tobin – August 14, 2021

    Killer Pinot Noir. Unreal QPR at Costco for $50. Explosive nose with tons of damp forest floor, wild raspberries or blackberries picked right off the bush. Electric acidity, intense but with a deep sense of cool, minty, lightly tannic fruit that provides the perfect compliment.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Kristen Shaffer – August 19, 2021

    Good value with strawberry and earthy notes on the nose. Cherry, raspberry, and savory spice on the palate. Medium finish with firm acidity and tannins. Under $50.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Carlton Sisk – August 24, 2021

    Fresh herbal taste dominates mid palate, with subtle red fruit notes. Delicious.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sheron Lange – August 29, 2021

    Earthy and rustic, with a focus on whole clusters and Sonoma coast terroir. Red fruit shines through after a little air.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brenda George – September 15, 2021

    Light to medium bodied with earthy and smoky notes, this red fruit wine is enjoyable and easy to drink.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Craig Brown – September 25, 2021

    Disappointing; rustic red fruits with fading structure, seems older than its age. Will finish remaining bottles soon.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Whitt – October 26, 2021

    Complex Pinot with notes of strawberry, raspberry, truffles, and earth. Light pour at first, oxidizes and turns crimson.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Minerva Barnette – November 21, 2021

    Balanced tannins and med + acid with deep red cherry fruit, wood and slight stemmy spice, rose petal, cola, and earthy components. Will benefit from aging but not shut down.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Tracy Guerra – December 18, 2021

    Royal St. Robert Pinot: Earthy, fruity, and minty. Raspberry, rosemary, mint, leather, and cinnamon flavors with ample body and acidity. A top-choice Cali Pinot.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Nicolette Levinthal – January 2, 2022

    Young wine, floral nose, oak and wet earth palate.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Marisa Ruiz – February 4, 2022

    Delicate tannins, dark cherry flavors, and an intriguing graphite note in the medium-long finish. Needs a few more years in the cellar. Drink 2024-2028.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Helen Downey – March 12, 2022

    Lovely fresh wine with lots of berries and aromatics. Bright and precise in style, just a notch below Sea Field in terms of precision.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Marvin Jones – March 14, 2022

    Notes of dark cherry and bright berry blend with earthy soil and dried leaves, complemented by the tangy sweetness of hood orange. Perfectly paired with Raclette.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rhonda Fowler – April 16, 2022

    Young wine with cherry, mushroom, hibiscus, cola, cedar notes. Medium tannin, acidity and mouthfeel. Wait a year for it to get better.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Robert Collins – April 21, 2022

    Intense black fruit, floral, and mineral notes in a rich and sweet Pinot Noir. Classic and excellent.

43. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Amelia Lew – April 21, 2022

    “This wine is unbelievable. Consistent observations of flower petals, bright red fruits, sweet, saline, and tea make it perfect. Second bottle in a week.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Bernadette Smith – May 13, 2022

    Old world influence with a salty touch.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Merrill Everett – May 25, 2022

    Smooth and balanced Pinot with smoky and earthy notes, complemented by pleasant red cherry fruits. Well done.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rosario Delgado – May 27, 2022

    Medium ruby with dominant oak on the nose. After 15-20 minutes, strawberry and floral notes emerge. Dry, medium concentration, and smooth tannins with red fruit and oak on the palate. Long, dry finish with vanilla. Nice, but not quite BftB.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ronald Gant – June 6, 2022

    Great nose with herbaceous notes uncommon in Cali Pinots. Purely red fruits on the palate, fresh strawberries, and touches of mud and green. Good stuff.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patricia Helland – July 2, 2022

    Excellent coastal Pinot. Medium-bodied, well-balanced with good acidity. Generous red fruit with earthy and spice box notes. Ready to drink now. 12.5% abv.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Barbara Gates – July 24, 2022

    Complex and elegant with lovely red fruit, violet notes, and a hint of pepper. Wonderful.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jason Ramos – August 6, 2022

    Earthy with good fruit level. Warm, with notes of strawberry and lit cigar. Best after opening up for an hour. Pairs well with Maryland style crab cakes and after dinner.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jessica Newman – August 7, 2022

    Great style. Low alcohol, fruity, and balanced. Perfect for pairing with food or sipping alone.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Russell Freeman – August 31, 2022

    Earthy and spicy with hints of cherry and raspberry on the nose. Stemmy from whole cluster. Fellow tasters favored it more than I did.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Glenn Hardy – September 17, 2022

    Enjoyed this whole cluster Pinot with Wagyu NY strip and foie gras at V Mertz. Reminded me of Domaine de la Cote wines.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Witt – September 24, 2022

    Elegant Pinot, summer fruit aroma, rich and plush taste, classic style highlights the fruit and vintage.

55. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Nancy Tesch – October 4, 2022

    Medium ruby with bricking. Nose has black cherries, rhubarb, earth & crushed stones. Medium plus acidity, tannins & long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Tina Golden – October 6, 2022

    Elegant and well-balanced Pinot but short drinking window according to Cellartracker.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Earl Reynolds – October 11, 2022

    Delicious after decanting for 30-60 minutes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Julie Winebarger – October 21, 2022

    Solid Pinot with cherry notes and a light body, but lacked depth.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Amanda Vazquez – November 3, 2022

    Full-bodied and powerful Cali Pinot with strong raspberry scents on the nose and palate. Lacks freshness and lift. Perfectly decent juice but not much upside from here.

60. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patrick Jackson – November 30, 2022

    Burgundian with lean cherry, mineral notes and high acid. Good, but requires aging.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Rodney Colburn – December 3, 2022

    Great nose of blackberry, dark cherries, minerals, and forest floor. On the palate, pine forest, dark cherries, and black tea. Best in 5 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Segal – December 5, 2022

    Silky long finish with cherry, pomegranate, and earth balance.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gary Burns – December 14, 2022

    Fruity and sweet, lacking earthiness and leather. Not a Burgundian, but a decent California pinot. Likely to please the crowd.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Susan Denley – December 24, 2022

    Primary with raspberry candy notes. Needs time to develop.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Bruce Spriggs – December 29, 2022

    Young wine, great for group dinners. Imported by 나라(와인)셀라. Beautiful and stunning aroma.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Peggy White – December 29, 2022

    Great wine choice at the Four Seasons Hotel’s Group Year-End Party. Carlo & Dante Mondavi’s wine did not disappoint.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Grace Guintanilla – January 8, 2023

    Light and floral with whole cluster crunch. Sweet cherry and good acidity. Good now, better with time.

68. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Debra Erickson – January 25, 2023

    Excellent wine with fruity notes that transforms into a balanced and savory taste. Cherry, plum, raspberry flavors with earthy notes and fine tannin finish. Best consumed in 2-5 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Theresa Todd – February 4, 2023

    Chateau Biawak Chapter 9: SONOMAvatar – The way of water is a 13.0% ABV wine with an elegant floral nose, brambly blackberries, cherries, spicy forest floor, and dusty tannins.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Aaron Montgomery – February 19, 2023

    Floral scents, light body, integrated tannins, tart cherry, and darker fruits on the finish. A great Pinot, despite being thinner than others from Sonoma or Monterey.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jack Wells – March 4, 2023

    Sharp and savory with little fruit or oak.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Yetta Smith – March 5, 2023

    Floral and earthy with cranberry notes, this mid-weight wine is elegant on the palate and at its peak.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Michael Staggs – March 27, 2023

    Good but not great. Expected more for $70.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Terry Mckennon – April 8, 2023

    Refreshing with a cherry gelatin color and fresh strawberry aroma. Tangy with hints of blood orange and lemon zest. Coats tongue and cheeks.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Stella Lafountain – April 16, 2023

    Delicious and at peak maturity.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    WS – May 25, 2023

    Beautifully defined, with pinpoint damson plum, mulberry and blood orange notes stretched out over a frame of rooibos tea and savory accents. Mouthwatering through the lengthy, unadorned finish, which relies on tension and purity. Drink now through 2032.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    WA – May 25, 2023

    Pale to medium ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is bursting with fragrant scents of raspberry, cranberry, rhubarb, orange peel, tea leaves and bitters. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with pure, expressive fruit and a long, floral finish. Juicy and inviting, drink it now for all that floral perfume, or let it develop in bottle over the next 5-7 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    JS – May 25, 2023

    Extremely spicy with iron, forest flower, black tea, and dried strawberry aromas, following through to a medium to full body, with lovely velvety tannins that are integrated and refined, with a long and flavorful finish. Yet it always remains refined and poised in a exemplary way. Needs three or four years still to show it’s true self. Drink or hold.

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    VIN – May 25, 2023

    The 2021 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is outrageously beautiful. Deep, pliant and layered, the 2021 is an absolute delight. A burst of sweet red berry fruit, sage, mint, crushed leaves and spice all open in a yielding, mid-weight Pinot endowed with striking balance. There’s gorgeous texture and resonance here. Silky tannins wrap up in the inviting finish.