Sarah’s Vineyard 2012 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Sarah’s Vineyard / Santa Lucia Highlands

A fairly subdued, mostly mineral-driven nose characterizes this wine by the Santa Clara Valley-based producer founded in 1978, with bits of brick and graphite most prevalent. The flavors are more prominent, with allspice-laced cherries, toasted oak and iron.