Here is a fantastic release from Duckhorn Wine Company’s Anderson Valley Pinot Noir project. The thing that got my attention is the mouthfeel — soft and silky, with balanced acidity delivering black cherry, strawberry, mild spice, damp earth and just a touch of stemminess. The long finish brings out a bit of cranberry and dusty minerality. Excellent, elegant, food-friendly Pinot Noir.
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
By Rich Cook