La Rochelle Pinot Noir Recherché Reserve Lester Family Vineyard at Deer Park

(17/20) Best of the Californian Pinot Noirs we had in the lineup. Very balanced, very elegant, outstanding wine. Medium+ intense aromas of red cherry, dried strawberry, raspberry, rose hip, thyme, tobacco leaves, lovage, milk chocolate, clove. Dry wine, medium+ acidity, medium- and supple tannins, light body, pronounced flavour intensity, long finish. 14% ABV - Old world vs new world tasting, brought by Peter