Cherry Pie Wines

Cherry Tart Pinot Noir

8.6146 ratings
8.69 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Eileen Gross

Bright red cherries aromas & flavors. Easy drinking Pinot Noir at a great price point!

Bright red cherries aromas & flavors. Easy drinking Pinot Noir at a great price point!

3 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Nöel Turner

Smooth and mellow. Fruity.

Smooth and mellow. Fruity.

2 people found it helpfulAug 27th, 2015
Stacey Seaver

A nice smoky smell and taste on the front end. Very unusual for a Pinot. Wonderful finish at the end.

A nice smoky smell and taste on the front end. Very unusual for a Pinot. Wonderful finish at the end.

1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2015
Ilovewine

Yep. Lovely

Yep. Lovely

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
Kristin the Wine Girl

Poor man's Cherry Pie. But IMO, better than the 2013 and 2014 deep pocketed Pie. Fruity forward, big and full. With a slight bite evident of Santa Barbara's growing climate. Me likey.

Poor man's Cherry Pie. But IMO, better than the 2013 and 2014 deep pocketed Pie. Fruity forward, big and full. With a slight bite evident of Santa Barbara's growing climate. Me likey.

Apr 27th, 2016
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.5

Grabbed a glass at Riverbend Country Club. Color was opaque ruby red. Nose started with sour cherries or lemon, very tart. This wore off and went to leather and chalk. Finished with mint and wax crayons. There was something off putting in the palate. Like wax. Slightly sweet and very light. As it opened up with more air it led to more fruit. Was smokey too. Moderately light tannins (5/10) with a lighter body, thin and sweet. Finish is short and ends at the mid palate. Not very feminine, which I prefer in pinot.

Grabbed a glass at Riverbend Country Club. Color was opaque ruby red. Nose started with sour cherries or lemon, very tart. This wore off and went to leather and chalk. Finished with mint and wax crayons. There was something off putting in the palate. Like wax. Slightly sweet and very light. As it opened up with more air it led to more fruit. Was smokey too. Moderately light tannins (5/10) with a lighter body, thin and sweet. Finish is short and ends at the mid palate. Not very feminine, which I prefer in pinot.

Nov 8th, 2015
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.5

Tart, acidic, with muted fruit. Better on palate and good with sausage and mustard sauce.

Tart, acidic, with muted fruit. Better on palate and good with sausage and mustard sauce.

Oct 13th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

A bit on the ho-hum level. The real Pinot did not come through.

A bit on the ho-hum level. The real Pinot did not come through.

Aug 8th, 2015
Kristin the Wine Girl

Not your typical weak pinot. This one packs a big juicy punch. Drinks like a bold fruit filled California red blend. Love it year after year!

Not your typical weak pinot. This one packs a big juicy punch. Drinks like a bold fruit filled California red blend. Love it year after year!

Jul 2nd, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

Cherry Pies little sister. A totally everyday Pinot.

Cherry Pies little sister. A totally everyday Pinot.

Nov 14th, 2014