Country: US / J.D. Hurley R.E.D. Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Martin Ranch / Central Coast
Coming from a slightly warmer part of the Central Coast, this bottling plays to the dried fruit and earthy side of the grape, with cranberry, hibiscus, turned loam and pencil shavings on the nose. Dense black-plum flavors show on the palate alongside crushed lava rocks, turned soil, juniper and dried pine needles.