Metzker Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California

 This deep ruby colored Pinot Noir from Metzker opens with an attractive blueberry and plum bouquet with hints of kitchen spice and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely-balanced and round. The flavor profile features lots of black cherry and spiced plum along with notes of gentle oak. There are also hints of blueberry, cinnamon and faint earthy minerality mixed in. The finish is dry and its fine tannins and flavors drift away nicely. This Pinot Noir is very food friendly and would pair well with a wild pheasant in mushroom and wine sauce.