Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Meredith had this 5 years ago

This tasty Pinot surprised me a bit. I approach California versions of the varietal apprehensively, often disappointed with their lack of grace and ham-fisted ways. The Ferrari-Carano 2014 Anderson Valley Pinot gets it right. It's not the first from the AVA that I have liked. Aromas of black cherry are undercut with a savory cola note. The palate is smooth and elegant, with enough tannin for turkey but not enough to melt the cranberry sauce. The black tea flavor is among the most gorgeous of the kind I've experienced.

I have always been a fan of Ferrari carano , this wine did disappoint me...
Very good, smooth, rasberry:)

This dark, brooding Pinot Noir is bigger and badder than I like my Pinot to be, but I’m going to pretend it's something else - say, Syrah - and just enjoy its powerful assets. The black and blue berry aromas show off the cool-climate origin of the grapes with notes of forest floor, motor oil and black olives. The savory show continues on the palate. Big, dark fruit turns to one side and lets the leathery, musty flavors mix with tea and coffee. Happily, the cola note is too shy to get through the door. Big wine, big finish, with the fruit outlasting the savory, but not by much.

initially grapey, albeit the mineral is there. California Pinot for sure. goes down so easily. nice.

Interesting nose but delicious.

This '13 Anderson Valley Pinot shows medium-dark color and gives an aromatic nose that telegraphs its complexity. Raspberry, black cherry and plum blend together beautifully with earthy notes and a light touch of oak spice. On the palate, the fruit is as big as Mendocino County, and just as pretty. A light, earthy touch gives a hint of savory and that bit of oak tops it all off. Stout tannins, for a Pinot.

Deep ruby with a prominent bouquet of vanilla, oak and maple syrup. There is ripe black cherry on the nose and palate. Silky and rather heavy texture - very much a warm climate pinot with moderate acidity and robust body. This is pinot noir that values flavor over finesse - good for the style.

This is a very straightforward and pleasant wine. The plummy red cherry nose promises exactly the wine delivered. Decent acid for California along with a hint of baking spices from the oak regimen. Very drinkable, no wow factor. Simple. No risk in ordering this bottle.

Great Bottle, however cork was dust… got half of in the bottle