Fort Ross, Fort Ross – Seaview AVA (Sonoma Coast, California) Fort Ross Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 ($58)

Founders Lester and Linda Schwartz took a chance on a rugged, fog-laden slope along Sonoma’s coast — and their gamble paid off beautifully. More than 30 years later, their estate Pinot Noir remains a standout: dark, brambly fruit wrapped in minerality and wild underbrush. Their Pinot Noir’s acid-driven structure makes it a natural fit for pairings that range from steak to a hearty pasta Bolognese.
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