Chasing Lions Pinot Noir 2016

This intriguing Pinot Noir opens with lush aromas of ripe cherries, orange peel, violets and fig leaf. The balanced, spicy mouth is densely layered with flavors of dried Turkish apricots and vanilla bean. The finish lingers long with flavors of caramel and cloves. Versatile, it pairs well with poultry, beef, fish, lamb and pork. 

An assertive butter and spice overlay makes this otherwise lean wine a little off-balance, but it's not hard to enjoy the vanilla and cedar aromas and crisp spare fruit flavors.