Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2010 Cornish Point Pinot Noir gives aromas of red plums, red currants and wild cherries with hints of nutmeg, cassia, violets and lavender. Medium-full bodied with a generous amount of ripe cherry and spice flavors, it is well balanced with medium-high acid and silky tannins. The finish is long adding a lingering note of cinnamon toast. Delicious now, it should cellar to 2017. Importer: Wilson Daniels Ltd., St. Helena, CA; www.wilsondaniels.com

Pinot Noir is a red that works with many Chinese cuisines, and the beautifully fruity, flinty and gently sweet 2010 Felton Road Pinot Noir Cornish Point proved a beautiful accompaniment to the sea anemone dish. I remember that when this wine was first released, it didn’t strike me as a giant of nuance or refinement, but a little bottle age has helped temper its sweet, fleshy flavors.