Claiborne & Churchill 2013 Runestone Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)

Country: US / Runestone
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Claiborne & Churchill / Edna Valley

Very tight and linear in all the right ways, this focused wine shows black raspberry, sweet hummingbird sage, clove butter and star anise on the nose. It’s even lighter on the palate, where potpourri, olallieberry, black pepper and pencil lead converge. It will age gracefully, thanks to judicious acid and tannins. Drink 2018 through 2028.