Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2011

Davis Bynum bottled the first single vineyard-designated Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley about 40 years ago.  Although he sold the winery to Tom Klein and the Klein family, who also owns Rodney Strong Vineyards, the vineyard-designated concept persists.  The 2011 Pinot Noir from Jane’s Vineyard, while focusing on bright ripe red fruit, still manages a yummy amalgam of fruit and herbs.  Engaging now, my experience with Bynum’s Pinot Noir tells me it will develop more complexity with another few years in the cellar.