This bottle shows the ripe, rich side of Anderson Valley, with aromas of deep red fruit, fall spice and some touches of green that offset the fruit nicely. On the palate that little green stemmy character keeps this from riding over the top with ripeness, making for a complex, juicy expression that finishes in layered fashion. Lean to the meat side of the menu when pairing — it’s up to the task.
Papapietro Perry, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
By Rich Cook