title: Arista 2009 Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge)
description: This is a big Pinot Noir, full-bodied and dry, and a little heavy. But it's rich, offering delicious waves of cherries, raspberries, red currants, licorice, cola and savory spices. Unclear if it will age, but nice now with steaks, chops, grilled salmon.
variety: Pinot Noir