Oppenlander is a vineyard that’s gaining in Pinot Noir fame, located northwest of the northern end of Anderson Valley near the small town of Comptche. This bottling is another snootful of fruit from Baxter Winery, with ringing cherry, fall spice and wildflower aromas. The palate is quite rich, with crazy bright acidity managing the richness and allowing notes of dry and damp earth minerality and soft savory notes to balance the fruit load. Delicious!
Baxter Winery, Mendocino County (California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook