Steven Kent Mirassou is the owner of La Rochelle, and Tom Stutz is his winemaker. While their focus is on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, their small-production 2012 Pinot Meunier from Saralee’s Vineyard in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley is exceptional. The wine is bright and zesty, with red cherry, raspberry and citrus flavors, with a supple yet crisp finish. It’s pretty, in the very best way.
La Rochelle, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Meunier 2012
By Linda Murphy