J. Lohr, Arroyo Seco (California) Pinot Noir 2013

I believe that the Fog’s Reach bottling was one of the first of J. Lohr’s high end bottlings some years back, and it continues to deliver that high end promise at a reasonable price.  As always, it’s ripe and fleshy without sacrificing acidity or complexity of aroma and flavor.  Black Cherry, cola, spice, red berries and sweet oak all come through clearly, and while it’ll make a great cocktail, it’s worthy of a range of food pairings, from pork chops to braised short ribs.