The focus of this mid-weight and well-priced Pinot Noir is clearly on the fruity, cherry-juice aspect of that grape. Suave tannins allow for immediate enjoyment. It carries the 14 percent stated alcohol without difficulty. A touch of sweetness in the finish allows consumers to enjoy it as a stand-alone aperitivo-type of wine or with spicy Latin America fare.
Rural Wine Company, Eagle Peak (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
By Michael Apstein