This substantial Pinot Noir delivers ripe red and black fruit flavors mixed with a healthy dollop of spice. A vibrant freshness, likely reflecting the cooler Carneros climate, enlivens the palate. This is a bold Pinot Noir, but not over the top, weighing in with a modest, by today’s standards, 13.9% stated alcohol. It’s not red Burgundy, nor should it be. It reflects its origins nicely. A satiny texture makes it easy to enjoy now.
Truchard Vineyards, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir 2010
By Michael Apstein