Presqu’ile 2012 Steiner Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Presqu’ile / Steiner Creek Vineyard

Coming from an extreme coastal vineyard three miles north of Cambria, this cool-climate study offers aromas of blistered cherry tomatoes, Eastern European goulash spices and crushed peppercorns of all colors. It’s fresh and lively on the palate, with hints of rose and tart raspberry. At the same time, it’s quite vegetal, with green notes that will evolve into more balanced umami flavors from 2017 to 2022.