Golden West Pinot Noir By Charles Smith

Is this really a new world Pinot Noir?? Mineral notes dominate at first, followed by subtlety, refinement, and purity. Black cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, hibiscus, and wet soil flatter the senses until we take a sip, and then there is an overdrive of complexity. Crushed rose petals, tarragon, turmeric, spice box, worn leather, and crushed rock. What a revelation. What a beauty. The Promise in a glass.