Rhys, Pinot Noir San Mateo County other_regions_italy A distinctly spicy nose reflects

A distinctly spicy nose reflects notes of Asian-style tea

plus a core of spicy dark fruit

Lovely stuff

(most growers declare this as Montmains)

Rhys, Pinot Noir San Mateo County other_regions_italy A distinctly spicy nose reflectsMuch more fruit loaded and rounded than the Santa Cruz Mountains release, the 2013 Pinot Noir San Mateo County comes mostly from the Family Farm vineyard, with a touch from Horseshoe. It gives up lots of strawberry, Bing cherry, spice, and floral nuances to go with beautiful fruit and texture on the palate. It's one of the most approachable Pinots in the lineup, but I suspect it will still have another 5 7 years of longevity.