Fans of earthy Pinot Noir will love this vintage from Carmel Road’s Panorama Vineyard. With a floral note on the nose, this wine quickly delves into the realm of earthy forest-floor aromas of damp forest and black tea. The earthiness tends to dominate the pretty fruit aromas of raspberry and cherry, though many Pinot enthusiasts would consider this a feature rather than a flaw. The finish shows a touch of wood spice.
Carmel Road, Arroyo Seco (Monterey, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Robert Whitley