Country: US / Rincon Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Talley / Arroyo Grande Valley
This is the biggest and ripest of Talley’s Pinots, the kind some criticize as Rhône-like. Yes, it’s full-bodied, and you might mistake it for Grenache, with its cherry flavors and voluminous tannins. Yet it’s beautifully balanced and complex, and should develop bottle complexity for a decade. If you drink it now, pair with big dishes, like duck or game.