Okay Pinot-philes, (that may not be a word, but you know who you are) here’s a wine that has all the geek markers covered. Historic vineyard near Annapolis, one of the coolest spots on Sonoma Coast, Goldridge soils, a mix of some old clones like 115, Calera and Pommard, as well as newer clones like Flowers and 777 and new and used oak will dazzle your fellow New Burgundians. Of course all that would be meaningless if it isn’t good wine. It is, of course, having been guided to fruition by Pinot Noir specialist James MacPhail. Cherry, Asian spice, dry and damp earth, toffee and leaf aromas and flavors fill your senses, with sweet oak spice coming forward on the finish. I’d age this a few years for optimal enjoyment.
Tongue Dancer, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook