Terlato 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Terlato / Russian River Valley

There’s an aroma and taste of hay, or dried twigs, in this Pinot that dominates the cherry fruit. It’s also pretty tannic. This undoubtedly is due to the winemaker’s style, resulting in an earthy, dry wine that might develop over the next six years or so.