Expect red and dark cherry, raspberry, baking spice, dried herb, and a touch of forest floor with medium body, refined tannins, and bright acidity. The 2012 California vintage was excellent. At 13 years from vintage, the wine should be drinking well with secondary notes emerging.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Sonoma Coast
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry red, oak-aged, structured
The producer
J. Davies is the still wine label of Schramsberg Vineyards, the historic Calistoga sparkling wine producer founded by Jack and Jamie Davies in the 1960s. The Davies Vineyard sources cool-climate Pinot from the Sonoma Coast.
What critics say
J. Davies wines receive consistently solid reviews; Schramsberg's reputation extends primarily through their sparkling program.
Pairing
Roasted duck breast, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto