California’s Central Coast is home to some of the state’s finest Pinot Noir vineyards, so this beauty from the relatively obscure Alara Cellars isn’t a complete surprise. Showing notes of cherry and spice, with supple tannins and a long finish, it’s definitely a Pinot Noir worth seeking out.
Alara Cellars, San Benito County (Central Coast, California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Robert Whitley