Three Sticks

The James Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.151 ratings
9.215 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
Mike R
9.1

Not bad but will make open another bottle to get all smiles tonight

Not bad but will make open another bottle to get all smiles tonight

Jul 5th, 2019
Lyn Farmer

This is wonderfully mature and ready to go - lush red fruit, some plum and violet. Soft tannins, medium acidity and showing extremely well right now. If there is a drawback, it may be a little too plush and soft but that won't be an issue for many tasters.

This is wonderfully mature and ready to go - lush red fruit, some plum and violet. Soft tannins, medium acidity and showing extremely well right now. If there is a drawback, it may be a little too plush and soft but that won't be an issue for many tasters.

Jan 4th, 2019
Bill Holmes

Fake cherry, awful.

Fake cherry, awful.

1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2015
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

9.2

Old world beauty. 🍷

Old world beauty. 🍷

Mar 18th, 2017
C. Cole

Nice balance of fruit and spices. This bottle could have aged more, but enjoyable now, too.

Nice balance of fruit and spices. This bottle could have aged more, but enjoyable now, too.

Nov 6th, 2022
John Malcolm

Very tasty and refreshing, with a bit of spice on the finish. Red cherries, strawberries, and cola predominate.

Very tasty and refreshing, with a bit of spice on the finish. Red cherries, strawberries, and cola predominate.

Sep 28th, 2020
C. Cole

Wow! I’ve had various Three Stick varietals, but this was one of the first (full) bottle of Pinot from the Vineyard (pre-Bob Cabral). Smooth upon opening, and it became more velvety and complex with time. Give it a few more years, and it will truly dazzle!

Wow! I’ve had various Three Stick varietals, but this was one of the first (full) bottle of Pinot from the Vineyard (pre-Bob Cabral). Smooth upon opening, and it became more velvety and complex with time. Give it a few more years, and it will truly dazzle!

Dec 9th, 2019
Jody Scharf

Nice spice. Dark fruits. Rich alcohol. Color of dark burgundy.

Nice spice. Dark fruits. Rich alcohol. Color of dark burgundy.

Oct 27th, 2017
Mike Mayer

Subtle hints of red fruit and citrus on the nose. Lots of raspberry, plum and spice on the palate. Very elegant in style with refined tannins and firm fruit overtones makes this a great wine now.

Subtle hints of red fruit and citrus on the nose. Lots of raspberry, plum and spice on the palate. Very elegant in style with refined tannins and firm fruit overtones makes this a great wine now.

Aug 13th, 2017
Blake Foster

Delicious...thanks @Michael Matthews

Delicious...thanks @Michael Matthews

Aug 8th, 2017