2014 Ernest Vineyards The Grandfather Rayhill Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., 161 cases, $56. Clone 115 harvested at 23.4º Brix. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. An array of aromas greet the nose, including black cherry, forest floor and oak. A harmonious offering, with teasing flavors of dark cherry, red currant and supportive oak. Easy to cozy up to with invisible tannins, and a grand finish that goes on and on. Score: 92. Reviewed October 19, 2016

Winery: Ernest Vineyards
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