Ponzi’s entry-level ‘Tavola’ Pinot offers a good look inside the complexities of Oregon Pinot Noir. With a rustic, earthy nose and a slightly stemmy palate, this is a Pinot to be served with food, particularly dishes that feature earthy mushroom or onions, such as beef stew.
Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
By Robert Whitley