Cherry Pie Pinot Noir
I will always remember the first time I had this wine. It was at Morton’s Steak house at my son’s confirmation party. The sommelier that day made a few excellent choices. I don’t recall the exact version of it or the year, but I do recall saying that I needed to find it in the store.
They do have several levels, but this on is the Santa Barbara, Monterey, Solano County blend for about $20.00 per bottle. Which makes it a great weekend wine. Go to https://www.cherrypiewines.com/ to see.
I’ve never had a bottle of this disappoint.
Tasting notes for today 24 October 2026:
Color:
Light burgundy with slight browning on the edges
Nose:
Hint of tobacco and dried fruit with a bit of alcohol
Palate:
Berries and cherries with that lovely pinot noir funkiness. It’s the reason why we love Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in champagne. I have yet to come up with the words that describe what it does to my tongue because it is not just a astringent tannin effect, but some depth of complexity that is only found in those grapes.
Light tannins
Smooth silky finish
