La Crema has always represented tremendous value in Russian River Valley Pinot and the 2010 is no exception. It’s well balanced, well proportioned and likely to improve with additional bottle age. A bit dumb on the nose at this stage, I suspect that will evolve as well. On the palate the wine exhibits aromas of black cherry and boysenberry, with good backbone. It has an earthy essence, with subtle forest floor and cola notes, and loads of spice on the finish. Good now, but better to drink in another year or two.
La Crema, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2010
By Robert Whitley