Red

Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir

Ryan Cochrane

Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Body
light
Acidity
high
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

fish · poultry · light meats · vegetarian dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201593 pts

    Candied red fruits of raspberry and pomegranate meet with rhubarb pie, sweet thyme and ripe tomato on the nose of this bottling by a San Francisco accountant-turned-vintner. It's supple and soft on the palate, with more tomato flavors as well as fennel pollen and tarragon.

  • 201490 pts

    This is a very light expression of the grape from a San Francisco-based producer, with thyme, chaparral, cranberry, tart pomegranate juice and wet clay on the nose. The palate shows light, tangy cherry juice, fennel, crushed olive and peppery spice. It will work well for fans of…

  • 201391 pts

    San Francisco advertising agent-turned-winemaker Ryan Cochrane offers a wine with simultaneously shy and sharp aromas of clove, cardamom, cinnamon, Earl Grey tea and sour berries. The wine is also dainty and delicate on the palate, offering black tea and tight raspberry fruit. I…