title: West of Temperance 2012 Rio Vista Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
description: Lighter bramble and red-currant fruits pop on the nose of this wine from the appellation's eastern end, as do baking-spice notes, crushed vanilla and hibiscus. It's airy on the palate, with tense cranberry and pomegranate, crushed oregano and dill, pencil lead minerality and a slowly simmering acidity.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Rio Vista Vineyard