This delightful Pinot is quite good for such a value price. It opens with bold, ripe flavors of blackberries, boysenberries, and plums that are well balanced by tangy, bright notes of cherry, herbs, and earth. It will reward those who cellar it a few years, but it’s so drinkable now, you’ll find it hard to resist. Pair it with grilled salmon, your favorite steak, or roasted poultry. Vegetarians will love it with mushroom risotto. A very good buy at the Talley tasting room for $20 retail, it’s only $16.40 for club members.
This article appears in Jan 12-19, 2012.