Duckhorn Wine Company Decoy Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

Singed orange peel, raspberry coulis and red tea notes have melded nicely, while a subtle green tea hint adds spine through the lithe finish. Pretty. Drink now through 2029. 66,000 cases made.

Another selection from the Duckhorn Portfolio, this one is their holdings in the California appellation series. This is classic California Pinot Noir, with aromas of supple red fruit, warm spice, citrus, toasty oak, floral notes, and dried herbs on the nose. The flavors are strawberry-rhubarb, cranberry cocktail, orange peel, coriander seed, mineral, and a dry, juicy finish.

With fine-grained tannins and elevated acidity, this Pinot Noir is a friendly daily drinker. Notes of red and black cherry, boysenberry, red currant, damp forest floor, violets and roses are complemented by subtle oak tones of anise, nutmeg and toast.

Modest in scale, but there’s a fresh pomegranate coulis core dotted with savory and red tea hints. Drink now. 43,700 cases made.