Country: US / Doña Margarita Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Marimar Estate / Sonoma Coast
Big, rich and heavy in its youth, this Pinot has a Rhône-like feeling; its cherry and currant flavors suggest Grenache. Yet for that style, it’s a good wine, showing cherry, currant and pine cone flavors that lend interest. A smoky grilled steak or pork will negociate its tannins, but you might want to age it for up to eight years.