Hess Pinot Noir Shirtail Ranches 2016

Pinot Noir is always a go-to for me – whether as a wine by the glass or with dinner and friends. This wine has volume, a big luscious mouthfeel, followed by layers of cinnamon, cherry and raspberry fruits. Hints of vanilla and beautifully soft tannins highlight the deep cherry jam and vanilla evident in this intense, darkly colored Pinot.

The mouth-filling taste is like velvet, demonstrating what gentle handling can do for this variety.