MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir (California, 2006)

4 stars (out of 5)

This is an excellent young pinot noir from the Russian River valley. The garnet-colored wine was earthy and lightly mineral scented (copper?), evoking a frosty walk in the lush redwood forest. Hearty enough to pair with a grilled sirloin, the pinot noir was not so full-bodied that it overwhelmed the seared yellow fin tuna on my surf-and-turf plate.