Country: US / Emerald Ridge Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Dutton-Goldfield / Green Valley
Velvety and thick, this wine is tannic, oaky and still tenacious about its youth. Spicy cardamom, violet and dried herb notes make it more earthy than fruit-driven, begging for complementary fare at the table. Raspberry, black cherry and blackberry flavors vie for attention.