A luscious, darkly hued wine, it’s fragrant with aromas and flavors of blackberries, boysenberries, and plums. Highlighted with strawberry, white pepper, earth, and spice notes, it lingers long on the finish. A tad richer than usual, this full-bodied Pinot is easy drinking and versatile enough to pair with steak, prime rib, rack of lamb, quail or Ahi tuna. Available at Central Coast Wines in SLO for $37, or LaneTanner.com.
This article appears in Aug 13-20, 2009.
