Testarossa 2014 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US / Soberanes Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Testarossa / Santa Lucia Highlands

Stark minerality, from hot gravel to chipped slate, meets with garrigue elements of lavender and thyme on the nose of this strong bottling that gains a savory quality thanks to roasted-pork aromas. The requisite fruit arrives on the sip, where smashed cranberry meets with pepper spice and dried herbs. The structure is grippy and affords great length in the finish.