Gloria Ferrer is more renowned for their sparkling wines, but they’ve been producing high quality Pinot Noir for a long time. This bottling is fresh and bright on the nose, with a focus on cherry and wildflowers with complimentary spice and toast notes. Palate entry is soft and full, but acidity and judicious oak use keeps the cherry fruit and spice lively through a long finish. This will work nicely with a simply grilled ribeye steak. A Platinum Award winner at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Rich Cook