Arger-Martucci Vineyards 2001 Pinot Noir

We were told about this small family owned and operated winery by Miguel at Hall vineyards. He wrote us a note and sent us over. The tasting room doubles as the guest house kitchen, which is next to the pool. Katarena invited us in for wine, cheese and fruit. This just doesn’t happen anymore in Napa, Sonoma maybe, not Napa. This Pinot is very subtle; it doesn’t have the explosive flavor of the Flowers wine. The nose is distinctly cherries; the flavor grows and changes in your mouth, cherry, various berries, and maybe plum. I think this wine will pair with anything that is not too spicy or buttery.

I forgot to ask how much they made, but I am sure it is not a lot. I am also very sure it is hard to find, wine searcher doesn’t know about it. The price is the same as Wente, but the wine much better.