WINE REVIEW: Anaba 2022 Pinot Noir, Felix Hunter Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA ($74)

by Andrew Chalk

TL;DR: Harmonious, complex, richly flavored pinot noir from Anaba Wines with just enough structure to position this wine for pairing with a multiplicity of food options. Try with duck, pork, and sauced pasta dishes. One of the best pinot noirs I have tasted this year, a year of lots of strong contenders.

BACKGROUND FROM THE WINERY

TASTING NOTES

NAME:	Anaba 2022 Pinot Noir, Felix Hunter Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA
	COMMENTS
APPEARANCE
Clarity	clear
Intensity	Medium
Color	garnet
NOSE
Condition	clean
Intensity	Medium-plus
Aroma Characteristics	Savory, earthy, tomato leaf. Dried herbs (oregano, thyme), smoke.
PALATE
Sweetness	dry
Acidity	Medium plus
Tannin	medium, smooth
Alcohol	medium
Body	medium
Flavor intensity	medium plus
Flavor characterstics	Savory, earthy, tomato leaf. Dried herbs (oregano, thyme), smoke.
Other observations	Harmonious, complex, richly flavored with just enough structure to position this wine for pairing with a multiplicity of food options.
Finish	long
Quality Assessment	Very good (borderline outstanding).
Bottle aging	Suitable.

Sample.