Now here’s a big red cherry nose if ever there was one. It’s offset nicely with a little powder and vanilla, with faint spice notes darting in and out of the aroma profile. It all comes together on the palate, where balanced acidity keeps things lively. Some sweet oak comes forward in the finish, and it’s a nice touch.
Balverne, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
By Rich Cook