Sebastiani, Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2010

 Like Sebastiani’s 2010 Chardonnay, the Pinot is lighter and more delicate than the ‘09 vintage.  It has a captivating aroma–an amalgam of perfume that includes exotic spices, cherries, cocoa, strawberries and vanilla.  This is a tightly wound little wine, pure in its Pinot Noir character and without distracting overt oakiness.  Because it is so firm and tangy this is a surprisingly good match with fatty foods such as rich cheeses, salami and other cold cuts, as well as grilled or roasted salmon.