2005 Martinelli Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard

Spectacular from the get-go, opening up nicely over the course of several hours. Gorgeous perfume spilled forth on opening the bottle .... decanting helped to remove sediment (there was a lot). 

Parker originally commented years ago on this particular 2005 BSR being "Richebourg-like". The fruit is very generous... it's not a shy wine but is balanced for +15% abv. Really long beautiful fruit finish... no heat. 

Paired wonderfully with a range of pit-smoked meats... pork butt, pork ribs, beef brisket, turkey... with collard greens and brussels sprouts and hush puppies.
As good of an aged pinot noir as I've had from anywhere recently ...