2015 Balletto Burnside Road Emerson Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 140 cases. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose is very charming, featuring aromas of black cherry, spice, tobacco smoke, dark chocolate and floral goodness. Mid weight plus in style, offering a haunting core of black cherry fruit with a minerality that is quite apparent. Firm tannins make for a slightly brutish wine, but in a good way. Score: 93. Reviewed June 4, 2017

Winery: Balletto Vineyards