Mendocino Ridge is always one of my search terms when I browse for wine. I have had some extraordinary bottles from this AVA, a cool climate area hanging above the Anderson Valley and the north Pacific Coast. It is a non-contiguous area, but only elevations above 1200 feet qualify. This is my first encounter with Cartograph Wines, and it is a pleasing one.
Darker than most Pinots in color. Also darker in smells and flavors. At 1800 feet, the Perli Vineyard is above the fog line and, as a result, gets more exposure to sunlight. Black and blue berries, flowers, anise seed and earth. Ripe and friendly with a nice acidic edge. Drinks beautifully now but has good tannic structure for aging.
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