Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 92
Moving to the reds, the 2015 Pinot Noir Freestone Hill Vineyard is brilliant stuff. From a site in the Russian River Valley and brought up in 55% new French oak, it gives up lots of smoky red and black fruits, underbrush, and spice. Complex, medium-bodied, fresh and elegant, drink this tight, focused 2015 over the coming 4-6 years.
Freestone is once again a standout for the vintage, showing gorgeous black cherry, black plum, thyme and clove on the nose, with the candied blackberry character likening to what Frambois is to raspberry. In the mouth, the wine is broody and dark spice with a lift of creamy red fruit. The juicy cherry/cranberry/blackberry has the perfect sweet/tart balance that we love, and the sweet, substantial tannins, solid structure, and nice acid extends the berry and toffee finish. As always, we love to just sip this wine on its own (who needs food when you have wine like this?), but it would also make an excellent accompaniment to hearty fish like tuna or salmon, as well as meats with a nice herbal rub, or an aged cheddar with a salty bite.
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