Another fine Pinot Noir from 2013 Russian River Valley fruit. Deep raspberry, strawberry, mild brown spice and dry earth mix well, delivered on bright acidity and adding a kiss of oak spice for complexity’s sake. A little aging to integrate the oak more fully will raise the score a point or two. Try it with a saucy salmon, or a spicy roast chicken.
MacRostie Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook