2022 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Società Agricola Le Monde The 2022 Remoissenet Vosne‑Romanée offers

The 2022 Remoissenet Vosne‑Romanée offers a polished

The 2009 Château Montrose is just pure perfection

but the depth in flavor makes it versatile enough to stand up to richer dishes as well

Delicious now or hold

2022 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Società Agricola Le Monde The 2022 Remoissenet Vosne‑Romanée offersMoving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of sites (mostly Fiddlestix, radian, and Sanford & Benedict) and saw 15 months in neutral oak. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a complex, medium bodied 2022 that has some gamey, iodine like character in its savory red fruits, leafy herb, bay leaf, and forest, earthy nuances. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying, lively, upfront