2021 King Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA (750ml) Santa Lucia Highlands The fruit focused mid-palate is

The fruit focused mid-palate is followed by subtle mineral notes and a hint of crystallized ginger in the finish

round mouth-feel

almost corpulent finish

the Castello Banfi 2021 Brunello di Montalcino checks all the boxes for the vintage

It has attractive fruitiness and aged citrus acidity that go together

2021 King Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA (750ml) Santa Lucia Highlands The fruit focused mid-palate isWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This is a beautifully complex wine with elegant fruit and structure. Classic Pinot Noir aromas and flavors of dark fruit black raspberry, marionberry, blueberry and ripe dark cherry are joined by accents of black tea, clove, vanilla, toast, orange zest and forest floor. Supple tannins and bright acidity on the palate lead to a coating finish with lingering spiciness. TATSING NOTES: Strawberries, undergrowth, blueberries, cloves and