A blend of fruit from the Savoy and Anderson Creek vineyards hits your nose with big lavender and spice up front, with bright berry, sassafras and fresh turned field coming forward in subsequent whiffs. Very forward dark berries and bright oak spice fill the mouth, and the structure of the wine has no trouble handling its 14.9% alcohol. This is the big side of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
WALT Wines, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Rich Cook