Ancillary Cellars

Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.132 ratings
9.35 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It’s way too early to drink this Pinot. It still biting back. It’s fruit is nice but overpowered by the baking spices at this stage. Nice red florals but I wouldn’t have this wine for another 5-7 years.

It’s way too early to drink this Pinot. It still biting back. It’s fruit is nice but overpowered by the baking spices at this stage. Nice red florals but I wouldn’t have this wine for another 5-7 years.

Jan 14th, 2018
Shawn R

Life's simple pleasures with those two in the background!

Life's simple pleasures with those two in the background!

Aug 14th, 2017
Robert McCall

Lovely and lively nose of bright cherry, rose petal, a hint of spiced cola and an herbal undertone. Zippy acid bolsters the dark cherry fruits, while a dab of pie spice helps it to its lasting finish.

Lovely and lively nose of bright cherry, rose petal, a hint of spiced cola and an herbal undertone. Zippy acid bolsters the dark cherry fruits, while a dab of pie spice helps it to its lasting finish.

Aug 12th, 2017
Shawn R

Come on really?!?!?!? Yes, it that good and I've had this vineyard fruit from other producers and non of them come close!

Come on really?!?!?!? Yes, it that good and I've had this vineyard fruit from other producers and non of them come close!

Dec 3rd, 2016
Brian Schmaltz

Wow top notch. Fantastic smooth palate / Fruity and vibrant. Berry clusters and slight secondary of spice and stone. Finish over 30 seconds and dense... like Lois Lane not figuring out Clark Kent is Superman. Uber young, enjoy over the next 10 yearz.

Wow top notch. Fantastic smooth palate / Fruity and vibrant. Berry clusters and slight secondary of spice and stone. Finish over 30 seconds and dense... like Lois Lane not figuring out Clark Kent is Superman. Uber young, enjoy over the next 10 yearz.

Sep 12th, 2015
Todd Anderson

Still really young and fruit dominant Pinot - let it age at least a few more years

Still really young and fruit dominant Pinot - let it age at least a few more years

Mar 23rd, 2020
TheSkip

Ahead of the curve especially given the price. Quite enjoyed this.

Ahead of the curve especially given the price. Quite enjoyed this.

Apr 25th, 2018
Naoki Otani

美味しいし香りも良い。
樽の香ばしさもある
11.4.2017

美味しいし香りも良い。
樽の香ばしさもある
11.4.2017

Nov 4th, 2017
Alex Dudnik

Rich, fruity, and too long finish to my taste. Overall good wine but nothing special. Will try it again tomorrow. Upd. Will not repeat, definitely.

Rich, fruity, and too long finish to my taste. Overall good wine but nothing special. Will try it again tomorrow. Upd. Will not repeat, definitely.

Jun 5th, 2017
Nick Clawson

Always delicious!! Thanks @Mike Smith

Always delicious!! Thanks @Mike Smith

Jan 22nd, 2017