You have to love the variety that is possible in Pinot Noir across the state of California. The spectrum poles are so far apart that it encourages wading in to each region to find the smorgasbord of high quality that exists. Here is a delicious example of what I mean – strawberry, vanilla, light herbs, rich oak toast and a long, well integrated finish. I love variety! A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Cru Winery, Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Rich Cook