Everybody's crazy about Pinot Noir lately, and for good reason. It†s light-bodied but complex, drinkable when young, even better with age. And St. Innocent Temperance Hill 2013 is a showstopping example. Mellow, yet complex, it's got a lot of dark cherry and berry fruitiness, but with intriguing smoke and spice. Soft tannins (you know, that create that slightly puckery feeling inside your cheeks?) make it a food-friendly wine, without being too dry. It†s spectacular right now and will only get better with age. (Like us.) Interesting tidbit: The certified-organic grapes come from 2 blocks of a small vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills district of the Willamette valley. tip of the tongue This wine is amazing with simple grilled meat, fish and vegetables. We†ll be drinking it at barbecues all summer. ingredients 12.5% alcohol by volume; comes in a 750ml bottle.