La Follette 2009 Van Der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain)

Country: US / Van Der Kamp Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: La Follette / Sonoma Mountain

Earns its high score by virtue of sheer power. Just explodes in the mouth with raspberry and cherry fruit, as well as spicy complexities of cola, red licorice and smoky oak. Dry and full-bodied for a Pinot Noir, it’s a little brawny now, but should develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.