Benziger 2008 de Coelo Quintus Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Country: US / de Coelo Quintus Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Benziger / Sonoma Coast

Tight, acidic and dry in youth, this Pinot has a don’t-drink-me-now austerity. It resists efforts to break it down at every point. However, it seems well able to age, given the balance, and the wealth of cherry, pomegranate, persimmon and rhubarb fruit. Cellar this fine wine until at least 2014.