Cherry Pie Tri-County Pinot Noir
~14.2% ABV | 750mL | 100% Pinot Noir | Three-county California blend | Medium-bodied — Cherry Pie Tri-County Pinot Noir blends 100% Pinot Noir from three California counties — typically Monterey, Napa (often Napa/Carneros) and Santa Barbara, with the exact county percentages varying by vintage. It's the everyday-drinking tier of the Cherry Pie range from Jayson Woodbridge (Hundred Acre, Layer Cake): coastal fruit for brightness, Napa/Carneros lots for structure, aged in a mix of French and American oak. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Where the San Pablo Bay Block bottling is a single-region, block-selected Carneros wine, Tri-County is built for the table — a medium-bodied, velvety Pinot Noir that over-delivers at its ~$20 tier. The three-county recipe shifts with each vintage (Monterey sometimes trades places with San Luis Obispo), but the house style holds: dried black cherry, baking spice and a crème-brûlée finish.
Tasting notes
Rich garnet red. Dried black cherry, chocolate raspberry and a touch of cedar on the nose; bright acidity melting into Rainier cherry, vanilla bean and baking spice with subtle earthiness. Velvety finish of dark red fruit compote and crème brûlée.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- ~14.2% ABV, 750mL — 100% Pinot Noir, medium-bodied
- Three-county California blend: Monterey, Napa and Santa Barbara fruit
- Aged in French and American oak barrels
- From Jayson Woodbridge (Hundred Acre, Layer Cake)
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Serve at 55–60°F — no decant needed. A natural partner for roast chicken, mushroom pizza, pork tenderloin or a weeknight burger.
Frequently asked questions
Which three counties are in Cherry Pie Tri-County?
The blend varies by vintage, but it's built on Monterey, Napa (often Napa/Carneros) and Santa Barbara counties — check the back label for the vintage-specific breakdown.
Is it 100% Pinot Noir?
Yes — 100% Pinot Noir, medium-bodied.
How is this different from the San Pablo Bay Block?
Tri-County is the multi-county, everyday tier (~$20); San Pablo Bay Block is the block-selected Carneros tier (~$50). Different wines, different tiers.