2016 Argot ‘Bastard Tongue’ Pinot Noir

JD97 The 2016 Pinot Noir Bastard Tongue from Justin Harmon is thrilling stuff that reminds me of some old-school Kistler wines. Smoking notes of black raspberries, dried flowers, incense, and forest floor notes all emerge from this deep, rich, layered effort that has fabulous complexity, a hedonistic texture, and impeccable balance. It’s a rock star of a Sonoma County Pinot Noir that delivers the goods. Drink it any time over the coming 8-10 years.