This value-priced Pinot is another very good buy; it’s on sale at BevMo! for only $16.99, normally $19.99. Easy sipping, it’s smooth and well balanced, and an excellent choice for the table. I liked its bright cherry and ripe plum flavors so nicely weaved with notes of herbs, earth, and spice. It’s versatile enough to pair with many foods—like a simple steak, grilled sausages, or roast chicken. This winery offers consistently good wines by winemaker Josh Baker, which makes their tasting room on Biddle Ranch Road well worth visiting.
This article appears in Jul 19-26, 2012.