De Loach 2009 OFS Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / OFS
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: De Loach / Russian River Valley

A very fine Pinot Noir, dry and elegantly constructed, but it needs a little time in the cellar. That’s due to the tannins, which are thick and noticeable in the way they create an astringency through the finish. The flavors are exceptionally rich, suggesting cherries, raspberries and tobacco, with a welcome sweetness from toasty oak.