Heintz Vineyard is near Occidental in the cool southern reaches of Russian River Valley, and this Pinot Noir does a fine job of showing off the site. Cherry, strawberry, and dry earth aromas and flavors dominate, and zippy acidity carries them all together through a long satisfying finish. Its lighter body will lend itself well to pairing with the fish side of the menu, from saucy whitefish to salmon.
La Follette, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
By Rich Cook