Red Tail Ridge, Pinot Noir 2013, RTR Estate Vineyard, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This pinot noir expresses the essence of restrained, red-fruit nectar wrapped in faint rays of 8:00 p.m. summer sun.

This ruby-colored wine has an aromatic nose of strawberry, red cherry and red plum along with some earthy aromas.

On the palate the delicate, light-bodied pinot noir is supple and smooth with a red fruit flavor character that completes with a slightly-tart, vanilla finish.

A well-made, thin-rather-than-concentrated pinot noir that doesn’t need to congratulate itself to know it fits well in its own skin.

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