2009 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 1.5L

We know we’re not in Burgundy, but this California Pinot Noir is truly an homage to Burgundy – with its broody, earthy, mineral nose with a hint of rich forest floor funk, a dusty pink rose note, black tea and bass notes, rather than treble. Acidity inherent at this cold site shows in the mouth as brighter red fruit than the nose would lead you to expect. This is a great food wine, with focused flavors and acidity with extra-fine tannins and a juicy, mouthwatering, persistent finish.