Full disclosure: I freaking LOVE the wines from Coho. Every one, and have become acquaintances with Gary Lipp (a fellow Clevelander and long-suffering. Browns fan)- who has been a major force in bringing this delightful estate to life. I’m a huge fan, so there’s that. Expectations are extremely high for this ‘14 Stanley Ranch Pinot. I’ve had seven vintages of this beautifully-sourced Pinot- and from ‘14 I’m expecting great things. And those things are present ;).
I didn’t decant, just a bit of a breathe and she’s already opening and evolving. Yes there’s “bing cherry”- but that’s only at the foundation of the structure, which is rounding-out and expressing itself with a serious and embracing intellect on the palate. I don’t think I’ve ever had a more interesting conversation with a California Pinot. The mid to the finish is my favorite element of the entire experience. It’s smooth as Hopper’s Blue Velvet, and yet delightfully defined.
Full disclosure: I freaking LOVE the wines from Coho. Every one, and have become acquaintances with Gary Lipp (a fellow Clevelander and long-suffering. Browns fan)- who has been a major force in bringing this delightful estate to life. I’m a huge fan, so there’s that. Expectations are extremely high for this ‘14 Stanley Ranch Pinot. I’ve had seven vintages of this beautifully-sourced Pinot- and from ‘14 I’m expecting great things. And those things are present ;).
I didn’t decant, just a bit of a breathe and she’s already opening and evolving. Yes there’s “bing cherry”- but that’s only at the foundation of the structure, which is rounding-out and expressing itself with a serious and embracing intellect on the palate. I don’t think I’ve ever had a more interesting conversation with a California Pinot. The mid to the finish is my favorite element of the entire experience. It’s smooth as Hopper’s Blue Velvet, and yet delightfully defined.
Dec 14th, 2019
Delicious medium to full bodied. Fantastic with food. Delicious nose, plenty of fruit, long finish. Happy I chose this for our Thanksgiving Dinner.
Delicious medium to full bodied. Fantastic with food. Delicious nose, plenty of fruit, long finish. Happy I chose this for our Thanksgiving Dinner.
Nov 29th, 2019
A nice Pinot. Medium garnet. Distinctive Carneros profile. Caramel, red fruit, vanilla. Lush mouth finish.
A nice Pinot. Medium garnet. Distinctive Carneros profile. Caramel, red fruit, vanilla. Lush mouth finish.
Feb 3rd, 2019Good Pinot, but there are other Coho wines that are real home runs. Top 10 2017 tasting at NCWC. Tasted again 8/31/18 and upped the rating to 90. Almost full bodied now. Delicious.
Good Pinot, but there are other Coho wines that are real home runs. Top 10 2017 tasting at NCWC. Tasted again 8/31/18 and upped the rating to 90. Almost full bodied now. Delicious.
Dec 16th, 2017Rich and lusciously texted. While the nose is just a smidge muted it explodes on the palate with Flavors, depth & texture. a gorgeous example of the 2013 vintage.
Rich and lusciously texted. While the nose is just a smidge muted it explodes on the palate with Flavors, depth & texture. a gorgeous example of the 2013 vintage.
Aug 26th, 2016
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
