Big Basin 2012 Alfaro Family Vineyards Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Country: US / Alfaro Family Vineyards
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Big Basin / Santa Cruz Mountains

Black cherry fruit gets serious with elements of slate, eucalyptus, tar and wild mint on this wine from the Corralitos area at the southern coastal edge of the appellation. It’s soft at first on the palate, then reveals a wash of acidity, with sour cherry fruit and black tea tannins.