title: MacPhail 2012 Vagon Rouge Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
description: Herbal mint and strawberry counterbalance the density of oak and tannin that is the foundation of this wine. It hails from a handful of marquee vineyard sites, including Mardikian Estate, one of the producer's vineyard-designates. Right out the gate, it's a well-integrated tightrope of spicy fruit and acidity, with a tease of blueberry and cedar.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Vagon Rouge