Schug Carneros Pinot Noir ‘23

This Carneros Pinot Noir offers a perfumed bouquet of black cherry, violet, and baking spices with subtle earthy undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and velvety, with supple tannins and fresh acidity carrying flavors of plum, cocoa, and a touch of vanilla that earned 93 points. Aged 12 months in French oak (30% new), it strikes a perfect balance between fruit purity and complexity. Drinking beautifully now but with 5-7 years of aging potential, this wine pairs wonderfully with duck breast or herb-roasted pork tenderloin.