2014 E16 Bowland Ranch Bennett Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.61, 375 cases, $44. Sourced from the Bowland Ranch Block at Moaveni Vineyard. Pommard clone. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is somewhat primary, opening slowly in the glass to reveal aromas of blackberry, spice and graham. The middleweight sweet fruited flavors of blackberry and black raspberry are a bit flat and the wine finishes with a noticeable oak presence. Score: 88. Reviewed September 7, 2016

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