PINOT NOIR
95 Domaine Divio 2021 Toison d’Or Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge). The aromatic combination of smoked venison and blackberries, with a pine-needles spice, is hard to beat. Lemony acidity lights up cherry and juniper berry flavors. The tiny bacon flavor is a bonus. The wine’s texture tiptoes to the leather edge, courtesy of muscular tannins. Drink now–2035. Cellar Selection. —M.A.
abv: NA Price: $115
95 Haakon/Lenai 2021 Estate Pinot A sweet-tart aromatic combination of blackberries and boysenberries is accented by touches of cinnamon, violet and saline. The wine’s texture is clean and crisp, with flavors like red raspberries, dark chocolate and espresso. This is medium-bodied fare, with lively acidity and muscular tannins. Drink now–2034. . —M.A.