The third of W.H. Smith’s fine 2010 Pinot Noirs I’ve reviewed recently, this bottling is showing truffle, cola, tea and tobacco leaf above the rich cherry fruit. It’s got great acid and grip throughout, with an emphasis on the earth tones in the long finish. Try a pairing with grilled pork tenderloin in a chimichurri sauce.
W. H. Smith Wines, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2010
By Rich Cook