El Lugar 2018 Pinot Noir HB   

2018 El Lugar Winery Pinot Noir Hilliard-Bruce Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills
NVWE Notes: If firmly coiled at opening, this wine unfolds beautifully with airing and layers bright, sharply focused aromas of sour red cherry, wild cherry, red raspberry, pomegranate, pink rose and pink peppercorn above notes of sassafras, star anise, hazelnut and mace. It is racy on the palate, where juicy rich fruit, piquant zest, and polished tannins create a distinctive impression of tension. The finish is spicy and lingering and it ends with a push of red fruits and star anise. If wonderfully food-friendly now, this beauty will reward several years of cellar time. 137 cases produced.