Lingua Franca, Plow Pinot Noir other_regions_italy This bottle was slightly past

This bottle was slightly past its prime

with elegance and precision

I must finish this glass

The 1985 Rauzan-Ségla is a vintage that I have tasted several times from bottles I picked up cheaply some years ago

Lingua Franca, Plow Pinot Noir other_regions_italy This bottle was slightly pastA bright red color, the 2023 Pinot Noir The Plow is from the top blocks of the estate and then blended blind. It has lifted, bright aromatics of pomegranate, strawberries, sweet herbs, and floral perfume. It's medium bodied, with a graceful and approachable feel, fine tannins, and a floating finish. Its delightful now and should drink fantastically over the coming 12 15 years.