There is a firm grip here that I don’t associate with Pinot Noir often, but this particular site seems to show it frequently. It makes for a deep dark, earth driven expression that will lead some to guess it’s a different variety, but it’s just another factor to the chameleon that Pinot Noir can be. It’s ready for a marbled beef steak, and the sweet oak kiss on the finish will keep you coming back for more.
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Rich Cook