Notably refined, this Pinot Noir manifests its fruitiness with a whisper rather than a shout. Its subtle floral perfume, and fresh earthy and mushroomy elements are intricately layered with soft, caressing tannins. This is a rare example of the kind of classy Pinot that California’s coast can offer.
LaFollette, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
By Marguerite Thomas