Winemaker Christian Roguenant has his Burgundian sensibilities on full display with this latest vintage of his Firepeak Vineyard Pinot Noir. No surprise there, given that Roguenant is a Burgundy transplant in California’s Central Coast. The talented Frenchman has crafted a firmly structured Pinot that offers mouth-watering acidity to complement all the ripe fruit. It delivers aromas of red fruits and violets on the nose, a layered palate, and grip on the back end. Outstanding now, but with the potential to improve over the next few years if properly cellared. A Platinum award winner at the 2014 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Baileyana Winery, Edna Valley (Central Coast) Pinot Noir 2012
By Robert Whitley