Lots of restraint is shown in this wine from the famed Gap’s Crown vineyard, and it’s restraint well advised. Many wineries opt for the big style when sourcing this fruit, but David Rossi rightly goes for an elegant expression, bringing red cherry, strawberry, soft fall spice, mixed dried herb and mild dry earth. It’s all delivered in a silky mouthfull that brings a crisp acid kick in the finish that bodes well for long term aging. Save this for your finest fowl preparations.
Fulcrum Wines, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Rich Cook