Luminesce Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010: Immediately intriguing the nose with the earthy funk of damp tilled soil, rain on concrete, and mushroomy moss, the spiced herbals translate to a full, rich, lingering but never overbearing flavor. From an emerging superstar vineyard in the western Santa Maria Valley, this $44 pinot-to-remember is a tiny lot production made by former Tantara assistant winemaker Kevin Law.
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