J. Lohr 2010 Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir

Grape(s): Pinot Noir

Winery: J. Lohr

Region: Monterey

Year: 2010

Special Designation: Falcon’s Perch

Price: 15-20

Review:

Araoms of strawberries and raspberries meld into notes of bacon, white pepper, and oak on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of red berries, bacon, white pepper, thyme, and oak. This is not your typical fruit-driven Pinot, it’s ideal for fans of gamy, Pinots with nice accents of various spice, especially in its price range.

Rating: 88

Character: red fruit, gamy, mellow tannins, light mouthfeel

Farming Certification: (none)