title: Challen 2013 Bentrock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
description: The recent vintages from this Santa Maria-based winery of actress Challen Cates and winemaker Kevin Law are some of the most impressive wines out there. This is dark in the glass, with a rich bouquet of cinnamon-clove foam, black plum pudding and hot pastry. It hits the palate with panache and power, showing allspice, dried ginger and sharp cola notes atop rich black cherry fruit.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Bentrock Vineyard