Long Live Pinot Noir the Wine of Kings
2019 Cazadero Winery, Parmeter King Ridge Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview, $59
Produced by longtime Fairfax couple Frank and Ronita Egger in Healdsburg (although technically their home in Fairfax is both a bonded and licensed winery) this wine dances with red fruit elegance. Not an overt punch in the face, but more Burgundian “sweet science.” Red raspberry, strawberry and red currant all pirouette delicately with a bright minerality and soft tannins. It’s light brick-red color is lovely and its 14.5% alcohol adds to the easy drinkability. Good with food wouldn’t do it justice. More like great with food. In fact, you probably could just skip the food. Discounts are offered on mix and match cases, and it is widely available at specialty markets throughout the county.
