2014 E16 The West End Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.61, 350 cases, $60. Sourced from Conzelman Vineyard in the “deep end” of the Anderson Valley. Pommard and Dijon 667 clones. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Black fruits prevail on the nose and palate in this sappy and structured offering that has a sweet and spicy tone to the fruit flavors. This is a big boy, hedonistic wine yet offers admirable balance. Score: 92. Reviewed September 7, 2016

Winery: E16 Wine Company
From article: Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay