The 2024 vintage of Arcus Pinot Noir jumps out of the glass with aromas of strawberries and rhubarb, nestled within a frame of spice and cedar. Hints of pine and orange oil spring up as the wine rests in the glass. On the palate, ripe raspberries, and chocolate greet you immediately. The wine shows fine fresh tannins, like those in black tea and red apple skins, on the palate with a plush acid backbone. The finish is long and winding, much like the hill slopes from where the wine came. This is a special wine and should be paired with a special meal. Beef tenderloin comes to mind, especially with a sweet au poivre sauce where the fruity spice will complement the spice of the wine. This wine is ready to drink now but could be aged for 10 years or more.
