2020 Smash City

Varietal
Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes

This is a cage match royal rumble full of puffy-costumed mascots. Charles the Chocolate-Covered Cherry throws the first punch, a right hook full of tart concentration. Vinny the Violet Bouquet comes back with a flying floral knee, and there’s Thyme and Sweet Basil—the Spice Rack Bruisers—laying out Cappy Chamomile with a clothesline. But wait, it’s Ronny Raspberry Turnover on the top rope, prepping an elbow drop for the ages. And when he lands on the dogpile with everything he’s got, it’s a multi-mascot takedown that would have Jim Ross hoarse for weeks.

If you must know
Vineyards
Bien Nacido, Soloman Hills
AVA
Santa Maria Valley
Cases made
158
Aging
Aged in 80% New French Oak for 18 months
Drink now
Splash decant into thermos
Cellar
It'll last, but what's the point?