Leave it to a blind judging to "expose" a stellar wine from an unexpected region. This wine shows all the depth and complexity that you’d expect from California areas well known for the variety, with aromas of roses, cherry, talc, subtle dry earth and mellow fall spice. The palate really delivers on the promise of the nose, with lively food friendly acidity and good grip that keeps things integrated through a long complex finish. No doubt this will get some Adelaida District neighbors to look at planting more Pinot Noir. A Platinum Award winner at the 2016 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Lusso Della Terra, Adelaida District (Paso Robles, California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook