($32, Old Bridge Cellars): d’Arenberg is known for their muscular and intensely flavored wines.  This Pinot Noir — aptly dubbed The Feral Fox because of its gamey element — fits that profile.  Thicker and more ponderous than a red Burgundy or Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, it is refreshingly distinctive and reflects its origins.   Savory notes mix with deep dark black cherry notes and prevent it from coming across as jammy or overdone.  Try it with charcoal grilled flank steak.
88 Michael Apstein Aug 13, 2013