Foxen 2012 John Sebastiano Vinyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / John Sebastiano Vinyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Foxen / Sta. Rita Hills

A powerful, brooding nose of black cardamom and crushed clove melds with pomegranate and cherry, resulting in an incredibly aromatic wine that hails from a popular vineyard on the eastern edge of the appellation. The flavors are also quite deep—sour cherry, mocha, more clove—atop layers of bitter plum peels and refreshing acid.