The best deal going in high-end California Pinot Noir these days is the "appellation" series from Siduri. Best known as a single-vineyard specialist, winemaker Adam Lee also takes tremendous pride in his less expensive, more generic appellation wines. The 2015 Russian River Valley bottling is a case in point, with an enticing note of floral on the nose and bright red fruits on the palate. The wine is beautifully balanced and ready to drink now. And the price is right.
Siduri, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2015
By Robert Whitley