Fess Parker 2012 Ashley’s Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / Ashley’s
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Fess Parker / Sta. Rita Hills

This age-worthy wine smells like the shady side of a mountain, with black olive notes and roasted fennel alongside cedar-spiced strawberries and brambly berries. Both firm tannins and pungent acidity fuel the palate, with cherry, raspberry and slightly bitter espresso. Drink 2020–2025.