They don’t call him Dr. Pinot for nothin. Rich and delicious in the nose, a ackground of bitter mineral steely and vegetal: gunpowder fluff on ripe decadence–or maybe the opposite. Layers of licorice and rust on juice rather tart in bouquet but built on leathery pillows of smoky grandeur. Isn’t Pinot wonderful?
It’s not sharp and acidic in the mouth: rather capitalizing on RRV luxury throughout the entry but then granting a Vit. C edginess to flush, deep berry. The bitter strains of structure come through meaningfully, creating a finish chewy and granular in its depth and complexity. This is beautiful Pinot.
2020 MARITANA Pinot Noir Martaella Vyd. Russian River Valley Sonoma 14.5
Stephen McConnell 