Country: US / Anderson Creek Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Expression 39 / Anderson Valley
Big flavors, full body and assertive tannins balance each other to make this out-sized wine a winner. It has ripe black cherry and dried fig aromas, gushing fruit flavors and a broad texture, but the firm tannins keep it from tasting fat. It’s hardly delicate, but definitely delicious.