Fontes & Phillips 2010 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / La Encantada Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Fontes & Phillips / Sta. Rita Hills

This is the real deal, as they say, a fine, intricate Pinot Noir. The vineyard is famous for producing complex wines, and the winemaker has vinified the grapes well, resulting in a dry, silky wine. Waves of raspberries and cherries are balanced with earthier notes of mushrooms and minerals. The wine should age well for a good eight years, but it’s easy to enjoy now.