Dehlinger 2013 Altamont Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Altamont
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Dehlinger / Russian River Valley

This is a structured, full-bodied, generously layered wine, named for the soil in which its grapevines are grown. This is primarily on hillsides, where the fruit takes on a brooding quality of spiciness and texture. Baked cherry, cranberry and rose petals stand out most, as additional nuances of earthiness come into play in the glass.