Were California Pinots to be ranked according to the Burgundian model, Pine’s Ridge’s Forefront would fit nicely into the "villages" category. The 2010 Forefront is firmly structured, with just a bit of bite on the back end, and shows complex aromas of blackberry, plum and black cherry, hints of spice and a pleasing earthiness. Good to drink now, but should improve in bottle over the next two to four years.
Pine Ridge, San Luis Obispo-Santa Barbara County-Sonoma County (California) Pinot Noir 2010
By Robert Whitley