EMERITUS VINEYARDS Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ‘La Combette’ 2018

The 2018 La Combette is aged for eleven months in 47% new French oak barrels and boasts a gorgeous medium to dark ruby core with a neon pink rim in the glass. Bountiful aromas and flavors of spiced blue plum, wild blueberry compote, Earl Gray tea, pencil shavings, candied violet petals, and walnut shells abound. Tannins are well integrated, with a spicy core of lemony acidity and a white pepper finish.
RatingValueDrink
93 $110 2022-2032

CountryRegionAppellation
United States California Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

EditorIssueImporter
J. Young February, 2023