Z. Alexander Brown, Monterey / Santa Barbara / Sonoma Counties (California) Pinot Noir 2020

 This Pinot Noir shows off the style that was adapted by many producers in the mid 2000s – a fleshy, ripe fruit driven model that leans into black cherry and vanilla, with fall spice and enough acidity to keep it together without going to the tart side.  It’s a real crowd pleaser, and at this price, you can increase the size of the crowd.