title: Testarossa 2009 Niclaire Pinot Noir (California)
description: Absolutely delicious. Although it's a bit full bodied and heavy for a Pinot Noir, it's stunningly good, offering wave after wave of berry, cherry, orange peel, spice and oak flavors, with interesting side notes of mushrooms, cola, cocoa and licorice. The California appellation is because the wine is a best barrel blend from Testarossa's vineyards up and down the state. Drink now–2015.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Niclaire