grape: Pinot Noir

producer: Wrath, named after the wrath of Juno that sent Aeneas wandering the Mediterranean in Vergil’s Aeneid. They say, “One can argue that we see such fury in both the might of nature and the passion of art.” And there’s passion in this wine for sure.

country: USA

region: Monterey

year: 2009

yum factors: Whoa! Great dried cranberry with some orange notes. Wrath uses very little manipulation making this (like no oak or over processing) and you can tell. The fruit is ridiculously fresh and vibrant. The acid balance is perfection.

price: $29

buy it: I can only find the 2010 here – worth seeking out though