title: Asuncion Ridge 2012 Barrel Select Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County)
description: Coming from a vineyard west of Paso Robles that peeks at the ocean surrounding Morro Rock, this is a dense expression of the grape, with dried strawberries, blackberries, smoked pork butt, star anise and lots of smoke on the nose. The palate is rich and lively, with decent mineral-driven restraint, showing a mouth-watering flavor array of dense blackberries and spicy Sichuan peppercorns.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Barrel Select