La Follette, Los Primeros Pinot Noir 2020

92 points Wine Enthusiast
"Brilliant red cherries, spearmint, cinnamon and black-tea flavors seem to light up this snappy-textured and expressive wine. Moderate tannins and a medium body give an energized mouthfeel that keeps the spices and fruit notes humming."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Winery: Los Primeros - meaning "the first" - honors the early winegrowing pioneers in California who planted vines along the coast. Today, those same areas, inland from the Pacific Ocean, produce California's most sought after Pinot Noir grapes. There’s an appealing dark garnet color that immediately implies depth. The nose is upfront – fresh and bright. Flavors and aromas include stewed fruit, cherry cola, allspice, nutmeg, dried orange rind, and enoki mushrooms. The palate evolves to mild savory herbal notes with a faint kiss of toasty oak and mild earthiness. This is an approachable expression of Pinot Noir.