Red

Borderline Pinot Noir

Marin County · North Coast · United States

Fact sheet

roast meats · smoked meats · grilled mushrooms · spiced meat dishes · aged cheeses

201386 pts

A heavy smoke aroma and similar smoky, toasty flavors dominate this medium-bodied wine. The mouthfeel is velvety and a modest amount of cherry flavor bolsters the oaky, smoky character.
201292 pts

This has a traditional medium-garnet color with brick rim. Effusive aromas that are smoky, beefy and earthy lead to distinctive wild berry, sage and cherry flavors. The texture is smooth but nicely supported by acid and tannins, and all the complexity of this wine lingers on the…
201089 pts

Intense and nervy, this has high acidity that gives it a mouthwatering quality. It's absolutely dry, with bright cherry-pie and spice flavors. Shows real promise for Marin County Pinot Noir.
200992 pts

So savory and easy to like, you might miss the complexity, but it's there. Offers flashy raspberry and cherry pie, red plum, pie spice and sandalwood flavors, packed into firm but gentle tannins, and brightened with crisp acidity. The finish is entirely dry despite all the sweet…