This bottling continues to shine from vintage to vintage, with its mix of eight different clones providing solid varietal character on the full throttle end of the spectrum. Lively ripe black cherry cola, soft fall spice and a touch of damp earth minerality ride bright acidity through a long finish that freshens the palate and leaves a lingering, complex impression. Well done!
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
By Rich Cook