Country: US / California
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Loring Wine Company / Sierra Mar Vineyard
Candied cranberry and grape meet with light nutmeg, gingersnap cookies and wet slate on the rich, interesting nose of this wine by Lompoc-based Brian Loring. The palate is power-packed and spicy, with boysenberry, sandalwood, cedar, incense, star anise and black-tea touches.