Cherry Pie, Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir, Los Carneros

Cherry Pie · California › Los Carneros › United States of America

Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1438756
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90 /100
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38
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Taster #3079 · Jan 26, 2026
90/100
Great nose, rich dark fruit notes a little jammy, with a nice lingering finish
2015 vintage
Taster #8031 · Jun 20, 2024
90/100
Leaf Day - Wine just below cork in neck. Little sediment - not decanted. Served in a Riedel Pinot Noir glass. Translucent garnet in core with a very slight browning at rim. Nose is dry ripe cherry, cola and a touch of spice (anise and clove). On the palate it’s very smooth and very fruit forward. The flavours are black cherry, Dr. Pepper, anise and white pepper with some heat from the alcohol (14.5% stated). The long finish is cola …
2010 vintage
Taster #5535 · Dec 12, 2021
Too sweet
2015 vintage
Taster #4861 · Nov 8, 2021
Gave to Neighbor ED
2015 vintage
Taster #6755 · Aug 27, 2021
big and juicy
2015 vintage
Taster #6009 · Jan 30, 2021
80/100
Flavors of cola and a little vegetable green. The cherry is there as well, this is very fruity, with a moderate finish. Needed to breathe a bit before it was drinkable. B-
2015 vintage
Taster #5944 · Dec 11, 2020
88/100
Not as good as prior bottle. Just not much here. Maybe a bad bottle. Will see if next two show anything. Disappointing.
2015 vintage
Taster #8368 · Oct 15, 2020
85/100
Interesting west coast pinot noir...but somewhat on the expensive side.
2015 vintage
Taster #8368 · Aug 10, 2020
90/100
Interesting west coast pinot noir...but somewhat on the expensive side.
2015 vintage
Taster #6900 · Aug 1, 2020
90/100
Same as prior note.
2015 vintage
Taster #3952 · Jul 26, 2020
90/100
Pale ruby, med- body, light nose of jammy strawberry and rhubarb pie, wet stone, damp soil, cherry fruit, hint of jammy berry, cinnamon and clove and long finish, hint of acidity to bring you back for more.
2015 vintage
Taster #8343 · Jun 27, 2020
88/100
Smooth pinot. Filled with cherry just like the name. Great as a opening wine before food or with mild cheese and berries.
2015 vintage
Taster #8343 · Jun 25, 2020
89/100
Medium body. Cherry. Paired with Indian food. Nice, smooth wine but one dimensional
2015 vintage
Taster #6900 · May 30, 2020
90/100
What it lacks in elegance it makes up for with bold flavors of strawberry, cherry, blackberry, rhubarb and spice. Somewhat hot.
2015 vintage
Taster #5090 · May 26, 2020
Definitely cherry, nice dark cherry Pinot
2015 vintage
Taster #0872 · Apr 26, 2020
91/100
Dark cherry taste, heavy body, smooth
2015 vintage
Taster #5944 · Apr 11, 2020
89/100
This bottle was a bit lighter and had less fruit than the prior one. Seemed a bit simple and one dimensional. Will see if next few are similar to this one or prior one which was much better.
2015 vintage
Taster #8579 · Mar 18, 2020
90/100
Fruit is definitely fading but enough remains to compliment the cola, brown sugar, and dark spices. Still a full bodied wine.
2010 vintage
Taster #4929 · Feb 19, 2020
91/100
Darker, fuller style. Solid if not spectacular though develops a lot overnight with some deep cherry flavors.
2015 vintage
Taster #3301 · Aug 25, 2019
91/100
Served straight out of the bottle. Great color, typical Carneros aromas and mid-range pinot flavors. Medium + finish. All-around great wine for the price. Drink now through 2021.
2015 vintage
Taster #6248 · Aug 25, 2019
91/100
Served straight out of the bottle. Great color, typical Carneros aromas and mid-range pinot flavors. Medium + finish. All-around great wine for the price. Drink now through 2021.
2015 vintage
Taster #8579 · Feb 3, 2019
A very big, dense, and strong Pinot. Though enjoyable, not my preference in style.
2010 vintage
Taster #4459 · Dec 2, 2018
89/100
Actually had two bottles. Nice Pinot nose, darkish color. Smooth, rich, flavors of blueberry, plums and mushrooms.
2010 vintage
Taster #2503 · Sep 2, 2018
89/100
This was meant to drink young and we waited a bit too long as it is now showing a hint of a harsh edge.
2010 vintage
Taster #0842 · Sep 18, 2017
91/100
Starting to show its age as it has began to thin out and leave barnyard funk behind. Still a big California pinot with loads of cherry cola, vanilla extract, clove, and other baking spice. Alcohol stings on the finish and makes it very disjointed. I'd drink these.
2010 vintage
Taster #7872 · Apr 6, 2017
91/100
Still bright fruity, spices, cherry and cola
2010 vintage
Taster #2559 · Feb 6, 2017
90/100
Complex. Bold for a Pinot. Notes of cinnamon right out of the bottle. As it softens, really wonderful.
2010 vintage
Taster #8579 · Aug 22, 2016
90/100
This is massive compared to an Oregon Pinot I just had before. Big bold and fruity with lots of rapsberry and cherry jamminess along with some brown sugar.
2010 vintage
Taster #7872 · May 9, 2016
91/100
Same as before. Still going strong
2010 vintage
Taster #0842 · Apr 11, 2016
91/100
Cherry cola, vanilla extract, clove, fennel, and mostly just a lot of jammy fruit. Great on its own but not so much with food. A little acidic at first. Has 3-5 good years left.
2010 vintage
Taster #7872 · Jul 30, 2015
91/100
Fruity Pinot with vanilla, cola, raspberry, and cherries. Mild tannins. Great Cali Pinot
2010 vintage
Taster #6278 · May 23, 2015
92/100
Took to tropical Chinese opened and poured; Full body paired well with some of the spicy dishes. drinking well now but no rush 3-5 yrs.
2010 vintage
Taster #7264 · May 2, 2015
91/100
The bright raspberry fruit has died down since my last tasting, and this is coming into a nice place. A nicely balanced, and subtle Pinot.
2010 vintage
Taster #5501 · Mar 1, 2015
93/100
What's not to like here? Sonoma pinot at its best, a crowd pleaser with the dinner guests.
2010 vintage
Taster #3067 · Feb 27, 2015
92/100
Vibrant ruby red. Snappy bing cherries with hint of cedar and white pepper. Currently prefer '10 to '12.
2010 vintage
Taster #5553 · Feb 2, 2015
90/100
With pork loin and friends... California v Oregon. My friends liked the fruit and fullness of the Cherry Pie. I liked the edginess of the Stoller. In the end, a dollup or two of the Cherry Pie into the Stoller's glass was the winner.
2010 vintage
Taster #1017 · Nov 9, 2014
94/100
Best Pinot Noir on the market
2010 vintage
Taster #7872 · Jun 22, 2014
90/100
Nice balanced Pinot with expected cherries, more austere compared to 2008 and 2009. Mild cola and tartness .
2010 vintage
Taster #1863 · May 23, 2014
91/100
Pop and pour and drank over 90 minutes. Full of cherries and other fruit with a tart layer towards the back end. Very balanced.
2010 vintage
Taster #9806 · Apr 8, 2014
91/100
Bright red fruits on nose. Smooth balanced taste. Red fruits, red licorice. Great wine.
2010 vintage
Taster #6278 · Mar 22, 2014
93/100
A very nice pinot with nice acidity mixed with the cherry flavors; It needed about an hr to open up. Don't be mislead by the name this is a nice Pinot
2010 vintage
Taster #5158 · Feb 15, 2014
Lottie wrote: Lovely balance of easy fruit. Love the cherry!
2010 vintage
Taster #6293 · Feb 2, 2014
92/100
Very consistent, and just like previous note. Again, not very complex but big in flavor. Fans of burgundy may take issue with this style, as it is quintissential new world CA.
2010 vintage
Taster #4705 · Jan 5, 2014
92/100
Fruit bomb but very well balanced. Very enjoyable.
2010 vintage