title: Ken Brown 2013 Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
description: Dark strawberry and red-cherry fruit shows on the nose of this bottling by the regional pioneer, leveled by scents of violets, rose petals and pencil lead. Graphite and beet juice start the sip, which evolves into black olive, dried basil and bay leaf sprinkled atop cranberry and elderberry juice.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Rita's Crown Vineyard