A big red cherry nose is the calling card here, but it’s not alone, with rhubarb, dry earth and fall spice aromas and flavors adding dimension and a pleasant complexity. Lean to white meat or fish when pairing to enhance both offerings. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
CRU Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
By Rich Cook