This wine represents a handful of stellar vineyards, including Martaella, Cohn and Zio Tony Ranch. It shines in tones of forest floor, dense black fruit and cardamom, with lifted acidity forming a cohesive whole. It all broadens into a long, well-integrated finish.

As to the Pinot Noirs, the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley offers darker cherry fruits as well as some smoky earth, medium body, ripe, rounded tannins, and some classic Russian River spice and savory floral nuances. It's a charming, delicious, easygoing Pinot Noir with plenty of character.