Bernardus 2012 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US / Pisoni Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Bernardus / Santa Lucia Highlands

The texture is off, resulting in a rustic feeling, despite lush flavors of raspberries, figs and sweet, toasty oak. Mainly the problems are jarring tannins plus alcoholic heat on the finish.