title: Baker & Brain 2012 Escolle VIneyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
description: A study of the darker side of the grape from Josh Baker and Matt Brain, this shows black cherry, olallieberry, sarsaparilla and black pepper on the nose. The palate is also unctuous with black licorice, black cherry and cola, with eucalyptus and sage spices adding excellent complexity.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Escolle VIneyard