title: Portola Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)
description: There's a compelling feral quality to this complex bottling, starting with hints of game on the nose, alongside wild thyme, red cherry, asphalt and rose scents. Hearty sagebrush flavors fuel the palate, where tangy pomegranate and raspberry flavors play with the roasted game component.
variety: Pinot Noir