Tasting -- Decoy Pinot Noir

Name: Decoy Pinot Noir
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $33.00

Winery review: "Lovely aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry, as well as subtle notes of sandalwood and spice. On the palate, it is elegantly structured with abundant red fruit, excellent mid-palate weight and a lingering finish with a hint of fresh earth."

My review: What a lovely Pinot Noir! The nose was loaded with enticing aromas of peppers, strawberries, and other red fruit. The legs were beautiful-- indicating nice tannic elements. The color was a deep red. Upon tasting, I was delighted at this rich Pinot Noir. The wine has a delicious spice/chalky element. Vibrant flavors of darkfruit and blackberry flow in this wine. The finish was nice with plenty of that Pinot Noir earthy/fungal finish.