Cherry Pie Pinot Noir Stanly Ranch 2018

Combining three counties, each in its own AVA, Cherry Pie Pinot Noir showcases the best of each county’s unique flavor profile. The Napa County grapes are sourced from the acclaimed Stanly Ranch Vineyard in Carneros which is the coolest of the three climates and provides bright red fruit to the blend. The grapes from Monterey County are sourced from the Alta Loma Vineyard and Arroyo Loma Vineyard which overlook the Salinas River Valley and are planted on gravelly loam soil which creates rich, concentrated earthy flavors in the fruit. The Santa Barbara County grapes are from the Los Alamos Vineyard which lies tucked into a canyon that leads directly to the Pacific Ocean. The sandy soils, bright sunshine and cool ocean breezes combine to lengthen fruit ripening and extend hang time, resulting in intense aromatics and great acidity.

Fine quality Pinot Noir. It is full bodied, supple and ripely flavored; a wine with cherry, raspberry, rose petal, black tea, and toasty oak aromas/flavors, good balance, and a long finish. An excellent value.