Black tea, and a mix of dry and damp earth minerality get the bouquet off to a great start, and cherry and strawberry fruit join in just underneath. On the palate, the elements switch positions, the fruit taking the lead but not leaving the more savory elements behind. Great acidity keeps it all together through a sustained finish. Delightful Pinot Noir! A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Blair Estate, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
By Rich Cook