Ferrari-Carano
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
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.
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.
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2017This 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.
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.
Jan 13th, 2017
Great Bottle, however cork was dust… got half of in the bottle
Great Bottle, however cork was dust… got half of in the bottle
Jun 13th, 2022
Quite delicious. Pretty big Pinot. Red fruit, I get a bit of cola and a bit of anise.
Quite delicious. Pretty big Pinot. Red fruit, I get a bit of cola and a bit of anise.
Nov 19th, 2020
Garnet, heading in the direction of brick. Aromas of raspberries, cherries, lilac and incense. Medium bodied with silky tannin and a bit of heat from the 14.4% ABV. Juicy plums, cherries and raspberries are on the palate, along with the complimentary flavors of cloves and toasty oak. It finishes silky smooth, and with the lingering flavor combination of fruit, earth, and pepper.
Garnet, heading in the direction of brick. Aromas of raspberries, cherries, lilac and incense. Medium bodied with silky tannin and a bit of heat from the 14.4% ABV. Juicy plums, cherries and raspberries are on the palate, along with the complimentary flavors of cloves and toasty oak. It finishes silky smooth, and with the lingering flavor combination of fruit, earth, and pepper.
Nov 12th, 2017Cinnamon and pepper, smooth, balanced and polished. Pairs perfectly with mushrooms-based meals.
Cinnamon and pepper, smooth, balanced and polished. Pairs perfectly with mushrooms-based meals.
Jun 9th, 2017
Cherry, tea and cinnamon flavors finishing with pepper notes. Starts out smooth and supple like a Pinot; ends with a lot of heat more like a Zin. This is extracted and has power. The 2013 was more graceful. I'm torn. Should I be confused or just sit back and enjoy? Either way, while a notch or two below the 2013, it's still solid. And will likely be a crowd pleaser. And also a steal for $25 at Costco.
Cherry, tea and cinnamon flavors finishing with pepper notes. Starts out smooth and supple like a Pinot; ends with a lot of heat more like a Zin. This is extracted and has power. The 2013 was more graceful. I'm torn. Should I be confused or just sit back and enjoy? Either way, while a notch or two below the 2013, it's still solid. And will likely be a crowd pleaser. And also a steal for $25 at Costco.
Mar 30th, 2017We drank this on a snowy Saturday night in while eating Peruvian food and catching up on This Is Us and it was phenomenal. This wine is very smooth and enjoyable while still boasting a decent structure. We enjoyed very much and would definitely purchase again!
We drank this on a snowy Saturday night in while eating Peruvian food and catching up on This Is Us and it was phenomenal. This wine is very smooth and enjoyable while still boasting a decent structure. We enjoyed very much and would definitely purchase again!
Jan 15th, 2017