Passaggio 2014 Lone Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US / Lone Oak Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Passaggio / Santa Lucia Highlands

Law enforcement veteran-turned-winemaker Cindy Cosco named this brand for her Italian roots, and presents violet, red cherry and pencil-lead aromas in this bottling. A wild-herb character powers the palate, with bay leaf most prominent, followed by tart elderberries and orange-peel sourness. The grippy palate will open more with age.