Wild Horse 2009 Cheval Sauvage Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Cheval Sauvage
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Wild Horse / Santa Maria Valley

Expensive, yes, but a very fine Pinot that shows the elegance of its Santa Barbara origins. Dry and crisp in acidity, it’s extraordinarily deep in raspberry, cherry and currant fruit, with interesting notes of sautéed beef, cola, vanilla, baking spices and sandalwood. Drink now–2015 to enjoy its fruitiness.