2014 Seresin 'Sun & Moon' Pinot Noir

The biodynamically farmed Seresin was created in the '90s by Hollywood filmmaker Michael Seresin. The brand has gone through some big changes recently, namely a major downsize, with wines now contract made. After some air, this whirls with red berry, orange bitters, rose petals and sanguine, mineral nuances. More full structured when compared with the “Rachel,” there's a beautiful through line of bright red fruit neatly wound by savory, fine tannins. A precise, shimmering wine with years of life left in it.

From a vintage that turned out some attractive Pinot Noirs that often lack depth and richness, the 2014 Sun and Moon Pinot Noir is a notable exception, offering enough stuffing to warrant another year or two in the cellar before broaching a bottle. Unfined and unfiltered, it's slightly hazy in the glass, but it delivers outstanding aromas of raspberries and cherries, roses and tea leaves. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with some slightly grainy tannins and a rich texture, leading into a long, complex finish that hints at cola and wintergreen.