Buena Vista Pinot Noir Special Selection

This was absolutley stunning. The color looked great through the glass and I have a ton of respect for the producer so my expectations were fairly high, but they were literally blown away from the moment I Durand'd (that's a word, right?!?) The cork. Beautiful nose of red fruits, autumn leaves, and molasses on the nose, with sweet cherries, herbs, and a hint of leather on the palate. Truly a perfect mix of fruit, secondary characteristics, acid, and a bit …