Montreal-born winemaker Bill Pierson learned his craft at several British Columbia estates before landing at SpierHead in 2012. He clearly knows his job, and the landscape, well. This is an expertly crafted cool-climate red, striking the right balance between jammy berries and crisp acidity. Savoury notes of earth and spice add complexity. Much more Burgundian than many California pinots at this price. Good match for salmon on the grill. Available direct, spierheadwinery.com.