With the Barham Mendelsohn label, Jim Clendenen stretches his Pinot potential to include one of California's best growing regions for this fickle grape. Sonoma County's Russian River Valley Pinot Noir tends to reveal more bright red berry and high toned, warm cinnamon notes compared with the darker, more plummy flavors typical of Santa Barbara Pinots. Juicy, balanced, full of lively, ripe fruit, this wine is perfect for pairing with a succulent, crispy skinned, roast duck.
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