Brice Cutrer Jones’ project in the western reaches of Russian River Valley brings us another fine bottle of Pinot Noir. This vintage of Hallberg Ranch shows its racy acidity as a structured bed for black cherry, and there’s nice tension between the elements here. A bit of bottle aging will continue to meld them together. Expertly crafted by winemaker David Lattin.
Emeritus, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2015
By Rich Cook