Arcadian 2009 Sierra Madre Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Sierra Madre
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Arcadian / Santa Maria Valley

It’s a shame more producers don’t hold their Pinot Noirs back longer, for this bottling from Joe Davis reveals so much depth compared to current releases. Raspberry, rose petal, cola and cinnamon stick show on the nose, while the palate offers rounded flavors of dried strawberry, thyme and game. It’s all intricately woven by time into something wonderful.