($35): Davis Bynum was a visionary in the Russian River Valley when, in 1973, he was the first to bottle a single vineyard Pinot Noir.  Forty years later, the winery is still focused on and making excellent Pinot Noir there.  Though pure clean red fruit flavors is the initial message from the 2012 Jane’s Vineyard bottling, lovely herbal nuances appear over time, creating a harmonious wine.  This mid-weight Pinot Noir shows the delicacy, rather than the power, inherent to the grape, making it a very appealing choice for grilled salmon.
92 Michael Apstein Aug 19, 2014