Graton Ridge 2012 Estate Paul Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Estate Paul Family Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Graton Ridge / Russian River Valley

Smoky barbecue aromas mask the bouquet of this wine, more akin to Zinfandel than Pinot Noir. Nondescript and somewhat diluted, it struggles to find varietal character.