This delicious Pinot Noir is a must for pinotphiles like me. I love the rich, exotic flavors of this well-balanced wine that’s loaded with flavors of plums, blackberries, and black cherry; with strawberry, herb, smoke, and spice box notes. The fruity finish lingers long. Enjoy this selection with herb-roasted leg of lamb, dry-rub spareribs, or pasta with a hearty meat ragù. It’s available at the Avila Valley tasting room, $37 retail.
This article appears in Aug 5-12, 2010.