Confusingly, though the name of the wine is “Paragon,” it does not come from the famed and vast — 875 acre — Central Coast Paragon Vineyard planted by Jack and Catharine Niven in the early 1970s. Edna Valley Vineyard’s Paragon Pinot Noir is focused on sweet and bright cherry-like flavors with a dollop of spice. A paucity of tannins allows you to enjoy it chilled with summery salads.
Edna Valley Vineyard, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2011
By Michael Apstein