Riverbench 2008 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Riverbench / Santa Maria Valley

From the dark color, plummy aroma and heavy mouthfeel, you know this is a big, ponderous Pinot Noir. Nothing light or silky about it. Packs a punch with red berry, mushroom, red currant and smoked meat flavors, with the tannic pack of a Syrah, and finishes very dry. Aging is a gamble.