Meiomi California Pinot Noir, 2022

Meiomi means "coast" in indigenous West Coast languages, and grapes for this Pinot Noir come from coastal vineyards in Monterey, Santa Barbara and Sonoma. The wine originated with the Wagner family, well known for Caymus Cabernet and generous use of oak.

Very deep and dark ruby. Not very typical of Pinot Noir. Expressive smells and flavors of black raspberry, dark cherry and oak-influenced spices.Full bodied with some supple tannins on the mid-palate and a pleasant finish. A very popular wine, but a bit sweet and one-dimensional for my taste.