2014/11/15 SJSU / Hawaii – Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir Tasting Results for San Jose State University/U of Hawaii on 11/15/14 (Game score was Hawaii: 13; SJSU: 0 )

9 Tasters – Comments: The clear winner was wine D, 2008 La Rochelle, Paraiso Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.  Apparently California tasters do not prefer Washington wines, as the Willamette Valley Pinot came last.

Place
Ltr
Score
Maker
Year
Appellation
Price
1
D
17
La Rochelle
2008
Paraiso Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
50.00
2
E
26
Ranch 32
 2012
Monterey
10.00
3
G
30
Calera
 2012
 Central Coast
27.00
4-5
F
35
Mondavi
 2012
 Carneros
 16.00
4-5
A
36
Coppola
2013
Directors, Sonoma
 15.00
6
B
43
Coppola
2011
Monterey
na
7
C
46
Argyle
2011
Willamette Valley, Washington
19.00