This delicious, full-bodied Pinot, grown in the awesome Bien Nacido Vineyard, is a treat. Bold blackberries and black cherry flavors are nicely balanced by raspberry and strawberry notes, minerals and spice. Excellent wine for quaffing on its own, it’s a great choice for steaks, lamb, salmon or ahi. A wine for special occasions at $50 retail, it’s available at Monterey St. Wine Co. and at labyrinthwine.com.
This article appears in Feb 18-25, 2010.