PlumpJack wine expert Paul Birman shares his favorite weekly wine buy! Sonoma Pinot Noirs are popping up like spring flowers, but every once in a while, one crosses our path that deserves close attention. Greg La Follette has an impressive resume when it comes to making California Pinot Noir. He is best known for his rise to stardom as the first winemaker for Flowers Vineyard along the Sonoma Coast. He left Flowers to form a partnership with another talented vineyard manager and winemaker, starting a label called Tandem, creating a beautiful array of wines.
Now Greg has his own label, La Follette, and we have just brought in his 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. It has all the qualities that make Pinot lovers swoon--Rich aromas of red fruits framed by some toasty oak in the nose, followed by a lush mouthfeel and lingering fruit flavors. At $29 this Pinot compares to other wines twice and three times the price. Production is small, so don’t wait too long to try this gem.
To order, email fillmore_store@plumpjack.com or call 415.346.9870.
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