Comments on: 2008 Sebastopol Hills Pinot Noir

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:36:04 +0000

I LOVE this Sebastopol Hills Pinot Noir. First saw it in November, I think and have been buying it ever since. Just went to one of my usual TJ’s last night and they checked and said they are out and won’t be getting any more, since it was a special buy-out. I’m going another TJ’s tonight with a 6-bottle carrier that I hope to fill up.

By: Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:04:37 +0000

Thanks for the post. I found this at my local Joe’s and was amazed that I was able to pick up a full bodied, deeply flavored and colorful Pinot for under ten bucks. I am on my third bottle and knew that I found a hidden overstocked labeled for anonymity.

I am going to grab a few cases fast.

Be well,
Jeff Hardy

By: jason

jason — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:43:51 +0000

@DP Thanks for the tip on ABV. Had hear that before and followed up. Have been placing a little to much importance on that number! Thanks again…

@manskybook Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I remember being similarly pleased when I had this back in January. For whatever reason the notes on this one have been spotty as of late…

@Angela I almost ended up buying some of this again based on early comments and then I had a vision of the first bottle being a twist off. I couldn’t find any pictures to confirm but think I have better than a 50% chance of being right on this one!

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:22:29 +0000

Gotta say I was really disappointed with this second batch.
Definitely thin and blah!
@manskybook: You must have somehow stumbled onto a stash of the first batch, which was yummy & delicious. Lucky you!

By: manskybook

manskybook — Tue, 25 May 2010 05:34:26 +0000

the mess of comments above obscures the Sebastapol Pinot beneath other wines, and specific comments that appear to be about Rootstock Zin, not the 2008 Sebastapol.

I found the Sebastapol 2008 incredibly silky, one of the best mouth-feel wines I’ve experienced in years. Subtle strawberry/raspberry, and no mint, blueberry, or herbs (as the first taster noted). Long finish with tart fruit. Soft tannins, but good body and deep structure. A keeper, and still available at TJs in SoCal. If you don’t see it, ask them to order it.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:26:42 +0000

Much too busy with meetings at the store this week to do tastings, but here’s an update about current & incoming items:

2006 Chateau Chevallier Pinot Noir is in: $9.99

Ordered, hopefully we’ll get some:
TJ’s Grand Reserve Chalk Hill Chardonnay: $12.99

TJ’s Reserve Rutherford Meritage: $9.99

Canard Sauvage Dry Creek Zinfandel: $9.99

Hamilton-Stevens Russian River Pinot Noir: $8.99

I’ll try to beg for some tasting time soon, let y’all know if my store gets them and what they taste like. Yes, a little pricey compared to the “everyday” wines, but hopefully there’s a ton of QPR.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:23:28 +0000

BTW, this week the 2006 Chateau Chevailler Pinot Noir is supposed to be available also for $9.99. (4 cases max per store)
I’ll see if comes in tomorrow night, attempt to do a side-by-side Tasting hopefully Thursday and report back.

By: DP

DP — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:27:08 +0000

I found the new batch to still be an excellent buy @$9.99. And the system is nothing like Shaw which sources grapes from all over the state. This is a small producer, in need of cash and inventory flow, who sold off a small allotment to TJ’s. The ABV on a bottle is not necessarily an indicator of likeness as there is a 1% leeway in labeling for wines over 14%, and 1.5% for those under 14%–thus the general 12.5% for many wines, leaving the actual alcohol content legally acceptable between 11 and 14% for these wines. A cost saving measure that assists the winemakers in not having to reprint labels for every batch.

By: Angela Carlson

Angela Carlson — Sat, 15 May 2010 20:55:59 +0000

Aw man! I’ve been selling it on the basis on the last batch. Arrghhhh!

By: jason

jason — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:22:21 +0000

@JB I tracked down the maker on this last year it was Willowbrook Cellars, I find it funny that this new shipment is the same 2008 vintage that was originally received some months back. The conspiracy theorist in me wonders if they sourced some grapes for another run of this one rather than using estate fruit. Anyone have the ABV handy for the new bottle? The original was 14.5%. Either way bummer it sucks! Thanks to you and @AN I will be steering clear of this one…