Presqu’ile seemingly does everything right. Take this Pinot Noir, for example–a lacey combination of red fruit flavors and spice. It’s not overdone in a “Pinot Syrah” style, but rather captures the subtleties of the variety as it dances across the palate. It may be less exciting–and less expensive–than their single vineyard bottling, but it’s lovely to drink now with grilled salmon.
Presqu’Ile, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Michael Apstein