Thankfully the Franscioni family doesn’t sell all of the fruit from this vineyard to other Pinot Noir producers, and this version of Garys’ is another fine expression, showing cherry, strawberry, rhubarb, powder, dry earth, soft brown spice and a bright touch of clove in both aroma and flavor profiles. A silky feel and a long, well integrated finish round things out beautifully. Try it with a baked salmon with seared spiced — skin on.
ROAR Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook