Fresh and lively and full of spice, this is a full-pleasure Pinot Noir with a faint hint of brett adding interest rather than offending. Ripe strawberry, cherry, cinnamon and a dash of rhubarb are fully integrated and finish long and bright. A seared sirloin, baked salmon, roast chicken with herbs — lots of pairing possibilities here. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Longford Estate, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Rich Cook