More perfumed and lively, the 2011 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard has knockout aromas of black cherry, citrus, crushed stone and assorted floral nuances to go with a medium-bodied, balanced and deliciously textured mouthfeel that building in richness and depth with air. Finely polished tannin frame the finish and this beauty will benefit from another year or two in the cellar and drink nicely through 2021. Drink now-2021.
A top producer in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Roar is run by Gary and Rosella Franscioni, with the wines now made by Scott Shapley as of the 2013 vintage (they were previously made by Ed Kurtzman). This is fantastic lineup of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
Tel. (831) 675-1681; www.roarwines.com