Bailarin 2020 Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge Vineyard   

2020 Bailarin Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93+ Points
Already fairly well evolved, the nose of the near-textbook “Manchester Ridge” bottling is dominated by fruit, spice and mineral notes, but delivers little of the feral element the vineyard is also known for. Layered aromas of dark sour cherry, dried cherry, red plum jam, dry red rose, toffee, dark earth, brush and suggestions of hazelnut husk are all quickly discernible. It has fine minerality, savory spice and grip on the palate, where the contrast of racy, elegant, focused dark red fruit and earthy spice is seductive. It finishes medium in body and impressively complex, and is already a fine dinner companion. It may be even better next year. 393 cases produced.