Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2010

Anderson Valley over the past decade or so has emerged as one of the world’s most promising terroirs for Pinot Noir. The cool coastal valley provides ideal conditions for Pinot, allowing for long hang-time without suffering a loss of the all-important acidity that keeps a wine fresh. Handley’s RSM from this vintage is a wonderful expression of Anderson Valley, with intense raspberry and red fruit notes, a rich mid-palate and a persistent finish. This is a complete Pinot Noir in every sense, a true crowd-pleaser.  It was voted Wine of the Year at the 2014 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.