"Deep ruby color; deep, earthy plum and cherry aromas with herbal notes; full, rich plum flavors with savory spice and pepper notes; some oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Earthy, complex Pinot that's drinking nicely now."
All meats ranging from traditional Pinot pairings (such as Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Pork, and Duck) to heartier fare such as Beef and Lamb.
"Moving further south and from a mix of vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills, Brian's 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills looks to be superior to the 2011 and offers up a pretty, sweetly fruited profile with a rich, layered and easy-drinking feel. All about pure fruit at the moment, it will be interesting to see how this evolves once in bottle, but it should be an outstanding Pinot. Drink 2014-2019. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 88-91 pts
From soil type to microclimate to clones to exacting the perfect time to harvest, Brian Loring is extremely picky about where he sources his grapes. He formed Loring Wine Company ...
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