By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Winemakers sometimes limit their selections to the grapes that grow on their vineyards. Others don’t grow their own grapes but purchase them on contracts. The winemakers at Cartlidge & Browne source grapes from about 1,000 acres of vineyards throughout California in their quest to make wines modeled after the European style.
Of course, the success of either method rests in what pours in the glass, which in this case turns out to be quite delicious. The pinot is quite balanced and displays aromatics of earth and spice with bright red fruit flavors and a traditional silky finish.
Sherry: “Medium-bodied and very fruity, with a cherry flavor and a touch of pineapple.” 3 stars
Chris: “Bright strawberry and cherry with a hint of toffee on the finish.” 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $13.
Coming next week: Turn Me Red
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