Charlie Clay Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 CRV10 espresso and rich dark fruits

espresso and rich dark fruits are countered by the drying finish of star anise and hickory

The profile is classic: bitter orange

Tightly wound aromas of lime skin

red potatoes

Expect meaty

Charlie Clay Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 CRV10 espresso and rich dark fruitsCharlie Clay was born on a 2005 trip to Burgundy, where chef Charlie Palmer and winemaker Clay Mauritson found themselves at the Hospices de Beaune auction dreaming up a Pinot of their own. The result is a small lot Russian River bottlingjust a few hundred casesthat leans Burgundian: restrained, focused, and built around the table rather than the spotlight. Cool coastal fog keeps the fruit vibrant and the frame silky, with a subtle earthy edge. It's