A bright wave of spicy sarsaparilla rides alongside crunchy, vibrant tones of crisp red cherry, pomegranate and dried herbs in this impressive, well-balanced wine from a tremendous site. Medium bodied, it shows grace and strength in equal measure for superb overall balance. VIRGINIE BOONE

This has attractive concentration and offers a very rich, focused array of ripe-cherry aromas with attractive, subtly played oak influence. The palate delivers a strikingly deep and concentrated array of pristine red and black cherries with seamlessly long, silky tannins. Seriously good pinot. Drink or hold.

The 2015 Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch comes from a site in the Russian River Valley and saw malolactic fermentation in barrel, followed by 15 months in 60% new oak. More black cherries, wild plums, sous bois, damp earth, and dried flower notes all give way to a vibrant, textured Pinot Noir that has killer purity of fruit, a great texture, and good acidity. It's a classic, impeccably made Pinot Noir that has loads to love.

Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch has a beautiful core of pure red and black cherries, mulberries, spice box and incense notes with hints of underbrush and tea. Medium-bodied, the palate provides grippy tannins and great tension with plenty of pure, vibrant fruit and a long finish.- LPB