Country: US / Maddie’s Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: C. Donatiello / Russian River Valley
This is the richest of the winery’s Pinots, and it shows a blast of pie-filling cherries, black raspberries, pomegranates and red plums, along with savory spice and vanilla oak flavors. It’s a bit soft, but supported by finely ground, velvety tannins. Best now and through 2010.