2001 Clos Saron California Pinot Noir

13% alc., 28 cases, $45. · Deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Dark berries and black cherries are the featured fruits with oak, smoke and loamy earth in the background. A bit rugged and still sporting flamboyant tannins, this Pinot drinks more like a Cab. The fruit core is quite tasty, and there is a good spark of acidity on the finish. This wine will benefit from the proper food accompaniment. Good. Reviewed September 8, 2010

Winery: Clos Saron
From article: Clos Saron: Distinct Pinot Noir from an Unlikely Region