Riverbench 2012 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

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

This solid if standard Pinot Noir proffers raspberry, earthiness, herbs and a touch of leather on the nose. The palate comes on silky but winds up fairly tannic by the finish. Wait until 2015 and this will be a much better wine.