A beautifully floral wine that shows brilliant acidity without sacrificing mouthfeel or delicacy of flavor. This is all about elegance, with red cherry, soft oak spice, damp earth, stony minerality and tea present in both aroma and flavor profiles, all sustained through a long mouthwatering finish. I’d age this wine for a few years — though it’s a great pleasure now. It’s meant for the table, not as a stand alone drink. That’s what wine is for, right? This is worthy of your finest dinners. An herb encrusted roast of pork or beef will bring a mutual admiration society of flavors to your guests.
Robert Mondavi Winery, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Rich Cook