Country: US / Estate
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Asuncion Ridge / San Luis Obispo County
A dark and concentrated sandalwood aroma hits the nose on this bottling from west of Paso, alongside strawberries, red currants, smoked meats and a gravelly rockiness. Licorice, anise and fennel drive the palate, which opens up toward concentrated violets, plum fruit and pencil-lead flavors.