While Siduri Winery is located in the heart of Santa Rosa, its roots stem back to the state of Texas where Adam and Dianna Lee shared their first vision of producing wines of their own. Leaving behind their respective jobs at Neiman Marcus, they ventured out west and worked in various vineyards gaining valuable experience. By 1994 they had purchased their first vineyard and released their first wine, and thus Siduri Vineyards was born. Siduri wines are all made exclusively from Pinot Noir. They produce single vineyard wines from 20 different vineyards spanning from Santa Barbara to the Williamette Valley of Oregon. Some of their top vineyards include Pisoni, Van der Kamp, Clos Pepe, Cargasacchi, Gary’s and Rosella’s according to our Siduri reviews. Since their inception, Siduri wines have been held in high regard by consumers and wine professionals alike according to our Siduri ratings which you can find below.
A best-barrel blend of select Sonoma County and Santa Rita Hills vineyards, this is the best Pinot Siduri has ever produced. It has the rich, spicy purity of a fine malt Scotch (however weird that sounds), long and satisfying in clove-accented cherry, black raspberry and peat flavors, smoked on a wood-fired grill. The mouthfeel is dramatic, all satin, silk and…
— S.H.
(11/1/2008)
This is the tightest, most tannic and ageworthy of Siduri’s 2007 Pinot Noirs. It’s a huge wine, with a wealth of exotic berry, leather, teriyaki beef, Dr. Pepper, mocha and Asian spice flavors that finish entirely dry. Gorgeous now, and should slowly develop over the next eight years, if not longer.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
A brilliant Pinot Noir from Siduri; it’s arguably their best of the vintage so far. Made from the highly regarded Hirsch Vineyard, it has a delicate body that explodes with flavors of tart, wild red berries, cola, baking spices and assorted forest-like notes—like pine needles, mushrooms and mulchy undergrowth. Just gorgeous now, and it should hold and develop over…
— S.H.
(8/1/2012)
Shows the impeccably ripe fruitiness and purity that characterize Siduri Pinot Noirs, with the powerful structure of this celebrated vineyard. Dry and fairly tannic, the wine’s flavors are of cherry pie filling, red currants, anise liqueur, chocolate and pepper spice. Fabulously hedonistic now, and should slowly build momentum for the next six years.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
It’s hard to exaggerate how delicious this wine is. The light, airy mouthfeel and crisp acidity provide the perfect architecture for fabulously ripe, complex flavors of raspberry jam, grilled cherries, orange peel and smoky oak that finish with a rich array of Asian spices. Best now for its precocity.
— S.H.
(11/1/2008)
The pedigree of this vineyard shows in every aspect. It’s not just the ripe black cherry and pomegranate fruit, or the brisk acidity, or the lush, gorgeous tannin structure. It’s the incredible complexity, showing all kinds of mushroom, cola, smoked meat and spice notes. Simply gorgeous now, and should develop over the next 10 years.
— S.H.
(6/1/2013)
Big, firmly structured and built to last, this Pinot starts off tight. But dark fruit flavors explode on the palate, delivering plums and black cherries by the bushelful. The long, softly tannic finish suggests cellaring until 2005 or beyond. Editors’ Choice.
— W.E.
(10/1/2002)
Offers beefy, dried spice and leather hints, followed by a core of deep, rich blackberry-cherry fruit wearing a toasted-oak mantle. Black pepper, meat, coffee and plum notes show on the firmly tannic finish, which one panelist found excessively alcoholic. Drink 2005–2010. Editors’ Choice.
— W.E.
(10/1/2002)