Raptor Ridge 2011 Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir

Having worked with Meredith Mitchell for 14 years, we’ve come to expect the unexpected with this wine. In this vintage we are impressed with the diversity of fruit showing, given the cool growing year. On the nose, ripe red cherry and plums dominate, enveloped in a unique earthiness suggesting wild game, toasted nuts and Hibiscus tea. On the palate, young fruit like tight Italian plum, and tart blueberries intermingle with black cherry juice. This wine will certainly respond well to aging, and welcomes decanting now for early enjoyment. Serve with Mediterranean spiced pork chop, or a lean steak off the grill.