Cherry Pie San Pablo Bay Block Pinot Noir
14.5% ABV | 750mL | Pinot Noir | Carneros — San Pablo Bay Block, Stanly Ranch | 100% Pinot Noir — Cherry Pie San Pablo Bay Block Pinot Noir comes from Carneros, the cool-climate AVA straddling the Napa/Sonoma line at the northern edge of San Pablo Bay — and from one of its most coveted sites, Stanly Ranch on the Napa side. "Block" means exactly what it sounds like: Cherry Pie vinifies its best vineyard blocks separately to isolate each block's signature profile, and this bottling is the San Pablo Bay selection. Nighttime fog rolling off the bay burns off late, giving Pinot Noir the long, cool ripening it needs. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Cherry Pie is the Pinot Noir project of Jayson Woodbridge — the man behind Hundred Acre and Layer Cake — who spent years wanting to make the varietal before sourcing fruit from historic Stanly Ranch. This is the top tier of the Cherry Pie range: where the Tri-County bottling blends three counties, the San Pablo Bay Block is Carneros, single-block-selected, built for verve and perfume. Among Pinot Noirs at this price, few carry a vineyard pedigree this specific.
Tasting notes
Racy tart cranberry and red cherry with a delicate perfume of rose petals; the palate layers pomegranate, macerated strawberries and baking spice with a subtle hint of vanilla. Smooth, vibrant finish — full of verve, ready to drink now or age.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 14.5% ABV, 750mL — 100% Pinot Noir
- Carneros AVA — San Pablo Bay Block selection from Stanly Ranch
- Best vineyard blocks vinified separately for signature character
- From Jayson Woodbridge (Hundred Acre, Layer Cake)
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Serve at 55–60°F in a large Burgundy bowl — the rose-petal perfume needs room. Decant 30 minutes if drinking young. Pair with duck breast, mushroom risotto or cedar-plank salmon.
Frequently asked questions
What does "San Pablo Bay Block" mean?
It's a block selection from Carneros vineyards near San Pablo Bay — Cherry Pie ferments its best vineyard blocks separately, and this bottling is drawn from the San Pablo Bay blocks of Stanly Ranch.
Is there a San Pablo Bay AVA?
No — the AVA is Carneros, which sits at the northern edge of San Pablo Bay. The wine's name refers to the vineyard blocks, not an AVA.
How is this different from Cherry Pie Tri-County?
San Pablo Bay Block is the single-region, block-selected Carneros tier (~$50); Tri-County is a multi-county blend (~$20). Different wines, different tiers.