Black Ridge 2012 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Country: US / Estate
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Black Ridge / Santa Cruz Mountains

Stewed cherry, exotic cardamom and mace spices and hints of juniper and bay leaf bring an earthy component to the nose of this Pinot. Dark cranberry and black-plum-skin flavors meet with earth tones of turned loam, pine needle and menthol on the palate.