Sarah’s Vineyard 2012 Pinot Noir (Central Coast)

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Sarah’s Vineyard / Central Coast

A strong earthiness greets the nose on this appellation blend. Turned loam and black dirt show first, followed by cocoa, cran-raspberry and vanilla bean. The earth shows on the palate too, with juniper, pepper, rhubarb and rose petals balanced by a orange-rind bitterness.