(La Follette Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast) This regional bottling is a classic, voluptuous, sumptuously fruited North Coast style of Pinot—but with earthy, forest-floor, almost soy-like nuances whispering into the ear like a husky-voiced harlot. The chubby young fruit mixes red and black berries with a touch of cola, its lacy sweetness barely hiding sharp, bony tannins. Winery Spotlight: La Follette Wines
By Randy Caparoso
(La Follette Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast) This regional bottling is a classic, voluptuous, sumptuously fruited North Coast style of Pinot—but with earthy, forest-floor, almost soy-like nuances whispering into the ear like a husky-voiced harlot. The chubby young fruit mixes red and black berries with a touch of cola, its lacy sweetness barely hiding sharp, bony tannins. Winery Spotlight: La Follette WinesNovember 30, 2011, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)