Pali 2013 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / Cargasacchi Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Pali / Sta. Rita Hills

Lavender, potpourri, cranberry-orange juice, Sichuan peppercorn, graphite and cinnamon hit the nose on this bottling from winemaker Aaron Walker. The complex, ever-evolving palate blends pomegranate and citrus rinds with black slate, peppercorns, dried oregano, thyme and rosemary.