Ancillary Cellars

Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.2187 ratings
9.337 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Patrick Derdeyn

This wine really shows sonoma coast, very dark fruit but not at all heavy, also has a really nice tarry note on the mid palate that adds intrigue. Framed by medium+ acidity I think these will improve for a a few years, but all of mine are already gone!

This wine really shows sonoma coast, very dark fruit but not at all heavy, also has a really nice tarry note on the mid palate that adds intrigue. Framed by medium+ acidity I think these will improve for a a few years, but all of mine are already gone!

Dec 21st, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Drank this over 2 days while in Napa and dripped it all over it but it was a tasty treat. Paired great with some smoked chicken from Q on night 1 and then great with pizza on night 2, cant ask for more. It’s a bigger styled pinot but that helps the food versatility. Cranberry, baking spice, and a little graphite. Not dense, but definitely full of flavors in this early stage. This should continue to improve for 3-5 yrs.

Drank this over 2 days while in Napa and dripped it all over it but it was a tasty treat. Paired great with some smoked chicken from Q on night 1 and then great with pizza on night 2, cant ask for more. It’s a bigger styled pinot but that helps the food versatility. Cranberry, baking spice, and a little graphite. Not dense, but definitely full of flavors in this early stage. This should continue to improve for 3-5 yrs.

Oct 15th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It’s way too early to drink this Pinot. It still biting back. It’s fruit is nice but overpowered by the baking spices at this stage. Nice red florals but I wouldn’t have this wine for another 5-7 years.

It’s way too early to drink this Pinot. It still biting back. It’s fruit is nice but overpowered by the baking spices at this stage. Nice red florals but I wouldn’t have this wine for another 5-7 years.

Jan 14th, 2018
Bill Bender

Sweet strawberry and rhubarb compote, vanilla spice. Good punch.

Sweet strawberry and rhubarb compote, vanilla spice. Good punch.

Dec 27th, 2017
Brian Tuite

Strawberry rhubarb, spice, still a little wound up for obvious reasons.

Strawberry rhubarb, spice, still a little wound up for obvious reasons.

Sep 15th, 2017
Brian Tuite

Bolder than '13 & '14, big fruit, big acid.

Bolder than '13 & '14, big fruit, big acid.

Sep 7th, 2017
Shawn R

Life's simple pleasures with those two in the background!

Life's simple pleasures with those two in the background!

Aug 14th, 2017
Robert McCall

Lovely and lively nose of bright cherry, rose petal, a hint of spiced cola and an herbal undertone. Zippy acid bolsters the dark cherry fruits, while a dab of pie spice helps it to its lasting finish.

Lovely and lively nose of bright cherry, rose petal, a hint of spiced cola and an herbal undertone. Zippy acid bolsters the dark cherry fruits, while a dab of pie spice helps it to its lasting finish.

Aug 12th, 2017
Shawn R

Come on really?!?!?!? Yes, it that good and I've had this vineyard fruit from other producers and non of them come close!

Come on really?!?!?!? Yes, it that good and I've had this vineyard fruit from other producers and non of them come close!

Dec 3rd, 2016
Robert McCall

2012. Dark cherry and rose petals. Surprisingly weighty and mouth coating, this is just plain fabulous.

2012. Dark cherry and rose petals. Surprisingly weighty and mouth coating, this is just plain fabulous.

Jul 9th, 2016