Winemaker's Notes
Tons of orange peel, dried flowers and a slight vanillin lift greet the newly opened bottle. Still a bit firm in the mouth at this point, it has a nice balance between pert/perky and texture for this stage. Since 2013 we have begun leaving the Pinot Noirs on the lees their entire time in barrel the wines seem more latent and the flavors seem to hang longer into the finish. Overall, this is exactly what I expect of this bottling: delicious, mouth-watering Pinot Noir from Sonoma County.
Judi Scherrer –
California Grapevine – March 2018
Medium-light to Medium-light ruby color; attractive, fragrant, bright, red cherry fruit aroma with spicy notes and hints of rose petal and vanillin; medium body; elegant, nicely balanced, red fruit flavors with bright acidity and a silky mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Very appealing and ready to drink now and over the next year or two. Very highly recommended. 92 Points. Nick Ponomareff
Judi Scherrer –
Vinous – April 2018
The 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) is a very pretty, entry-level wine from Fred Scherrer. Sweet tobacco, crushed flowers, mint, tobacco and dried cherries are nicely woven together in this very pretty, gracious Pinot Noir. Best of all, the 2014 will drink well upon cellaring. 88 points Antonio Galloni