En Garde 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Reserve
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: En Garde / Russian River Valley

Extended time in all new French oak barrels give this wine a heartier feel than it might otherwise have, swirls of oaky caramel and toast most prominent on the nose and initial palate. A richness of color also stands out, while velvety tannins and red fruit complete the experience. Letting the wine open helps temper its size, revealing a measured level of refinement.