This estate grown Russian River pinot noir from Carinalli is a stunner for the price. On the nose if offers aromas of black cherry and spice. It’s on the palate, however, that this wine really shines, with bright acidity that lifts and balances the fruit. Firmly structured, it stands to improve with age. Elegant and delicious, it was a platinum award-winner at the San Diego International Wine Challenge.
D & L Carinalli, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Robert Whitley