Winemaker James Hall is a master at letting the vineyard speak. This vintage from Jenkins Ranch has plenty to say. It’s a rich, complex mouthfull of Pinot Noir goodness, with a layered texture and intense fruit raspberry and black cherry fruit aromas. Despite its richness, the 2012 Jenkins Ranch retains its sophistication and elegance, culminating in a long, lingering finish that invites another sip. In my humble opinion, one of the top Pinots of the vintage from Sonoma County.
Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Robert Whitley