title: Barden 2013 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
description: All manners of sultry hibiscus greet the nose on this wine from Doug Margerum's cool-climate brand, alongside scents of crushed peppercorns, strawberry juice and a slightly barnyard smoked meat element. The palate shows olive-crusted smoked pork with orange rinds and crushed cranberries, proving lean in body yet lively in expression.
variety: Pinot Noir