Black Kite’s 2010 River Turn block yielded an absolutely stunning wine, perhaps one of the finest ever made from this viticultural treasure in Mendocino’s cool Anderson Valley. This vintage exhibits an intense red-fruit profile, with a strong floral note and hints of spice. On the palate the wine is seamless, perfectly balanced, and with supple tannins. It is delicate and elegant, and that is a rarity in New World pinot noir.
Black Kite, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2010
By Robert Whitley