Capiaux, Pinot Noir, Freestone Hill Vyd, Russian River Valley 2005

Deep red.

Pungent, crushed cranberry/citrus zest, earth and oak spice. Definitely RRV, but with a deep, meaty aspect.

Round and mouthcoating, with citrus zest "edge" immediately framing it all. There's a sulphide/phenolic character here that gives an added, chewy (front teeth) dimension, too. Not an "easy" style of Pinot, ultimately, but not at all overdone. This really does need food. Very interesting.

14.3% alcohol listed

Gift - $40?