Hooray for drinkable and affordable Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that’s not fat and sweet, but instead delivers a more traditional Pinot Noir character, with aromas and flavors of cherry, cardamom, medium oak toast and a stemmy note that adds interest. Decant this a while before serving to enjoy its full profile, and serve with baked salmon in a cream sauce.
Pedroncelli, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook