Migration 2017 Running Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley ($70)
The price tag is baller, but the wine's a banger. I just adore the bright blueberry and tart/sweet blackberry fruit flavors, and it doesn't go too far down the sweetness rabbit hole the way some Russian River Pinot does these days. The strawberry-rhubarb pie note on the finish is just right, and really lingers. It's irresistibly delicious now, but it should hold up well for another 7 or 8 years. (95 Points)
Migration 2017 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley ($70)
This beauty comes from Santa Barbara County's famed Bien Nacido vineyard, which was founded in 1969 and played a very important role in the rise of Central Coast Pinot Noir in the 1970's and 1980's. The very large estate (now over 800 acres of vines) continues to deliver first class grapes today. This release is translucent and medim weight with velvety cherry and strawberry fruit laced with coriander and cinnamon spice notes. For me, it's the combination of feathery texture on the palate and persistent spice notes that really set it apart. (94 Points)
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