Pech Merle 2011 Laguna de Santa Rosa Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Laguna de Santa Rosa
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Pech Merle / Russian River Valley

The texture on this Pinot lacks silky sumptuousness. It’s a bit brawny, but it’s bone dry, with good acidity. The flavors are interesting, veering between raspberries to tarter cranberries, with earthiness. Try aging it until 2019 to see if it comes around.