Piro 2015 Points West Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Piro / Points West

Marc Piro continued to hone his craft under Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat, and that expertise shows in this bottling, which combines Presqu’ile and Bien Nacido Vineyards to produce a wine that’s both zesty in the underripe style yet full of fruit as well. Aromas of wild oregano, thyme, tapenade and red cherry lead into a palate full of tantalizing acidity, with tart Montmorency cherry, tangy tomato and fennel spice.