Roar 2008 Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US / California
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Roar / Rosella’s Vineyard

Just exquisite, combining power with elegance to produce a truly great Pinot Noir. The vineyard is in the heart of the appellation. The cool climate has made it dry, crisp and silky, but it shows powerfully concentrated cherry, pomegranate, mocha and bacon flavors, with overlays of smoky sandalwood. Compellingly good, this Pinot will develop over the next 6–8 years.