Red Wine - United States

Pinot Noir loves a cool climate, so the strong influence of the cold Pacific air is the perfect place to grow this grape. The vintage was difficult for growers, meaning that the fruit that did make it to the winemakers was concentrated and expressive—perfect for Pinot lovers. Blending fruit from four sites around the county allowed Lioco to produce a gorgeously balanced wine that takes the best characteristics from each of their sites to produce a wine that tastes like Northern California: brambly coastal berries (cherry, black raspberry), pine resin, dried tobacco, iron, salinity, and blue florals.

For 40 years Merry Edwards produced Pinots that could be described as classically California. She retired in 2020 but the legacy continues on under her watchful eye. This wine blends a complete picture of Russian River.  It’s big and boisterous cola tinged with candied black raspberries. Lush and juicy with a spiced finish. 

From the moody Mediterranean coded shores of San Luis Obispo comes this fun Pinot. The wine has a mountains berry quality with flower petals and rich acidity. Wine Enthusiast’s critic beautifully called it “bold strawberry sorbet.”