Ficarra Cellars, American (United States) Pinot Noir 2019

 The labeling here could prove a bit baffling, as “American” is shown on the front label, whereas the back label indicates Russian River Valley as the fruit source.  Presumably the fact that the wine was “produced and bottled” by Fincarra in Valley View, Ohio explains the “American” designation.  One sip of the wine will reduce these questions of nomenclature to mere nit-picking, as the wine proves complete convincing with its combination of juicy, sweet fruit notes and fresh, energetic acidity.  Yet this is not a two-element, “push-pull” wine, as there are notable savory undertones that flesh this out into a wine of real complexity.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Critics Challenge International Wine and Spirits Competition.