title: Pali 2012 Rancho La Vina Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
description: A rounded red fruit nose of pomegranate gets savory help from menthol, cinnamon and vanilla on this single clone 115 wine from the southern edge of the appellation. Dried orange rinds and smoked plums lead the broad palate, which picks up black pepper, brown spice and lingering sour cherry on the finish.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Rancho La Vina