Country: US / Rio Vista
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Fess Parker / Sta. Rita Hills
There’s a palate-warming generosity to this single-vineyard Pinot, a result of its softly balanced texture and the smoothness of new oak. Luxurious flavors of smoky cherries and currants, roasted nuts, molasses and honey taste almost like an energy fruit bar from the health food store. This lovely, supple wine should develop through 2012.