This is one of the vineyard-designates from this line, and it puts a serious Pinot Noir into the whimsical packaging. Cherry, rhubarb, cola and balanced oak spice notes fill the nose and the mouth, and the cool climate acid profile keeps it all lively from beginning to end. It’s a major step up from the macro AVA bottlings of the portfolio, and well worth seeking out.
Cherry Pie, Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Rich Cook