A second time bottling in the Tongue Dancer lineup — one that danced its way out of the Lakeview Vineyard in the cool Green Valley zone of Russian River Valley. It features bold oak spice over juicy cherry fruit. The fruit has big finish push, and that tells me the wood will fold in nicely. Age this 3 to 5 years before going in, or if you like your foxtrot with a little tango flair, go right ahead and start the music now.
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
By Rich Cook