2014 Idlewild The Bird Red - USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County (2/3/2017)
Whenever we order a pizza I seem drawn to opena bottle of The Bird. I did it again tonight, and it worked the same magic that it has each time. Ripe yet measured red fruit is supplemented by wild herbs and softening but still dusty tannins. It works on every level, matching with the food and also as a very appealing drink on its own. At $22 I wish I had bought multiple cases because I blow through this wine like no tomorrow. In my opinion, this is the best value red wine in California..