2014 En Garde Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 130 cases, $45. Martini, Pommard, 667 and 23 clones. 10% whole cluster. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. · Light garnet color in the glass. The nose offers aromas of oak-kissed black cherry, underbrush and peppery spices. The fruit core features black cherry with added accents of baking spice and smoky tobacco. Welcome balance with a sweet, black cherry finish that hangs on. Score: 89. Reviewed September 24, 2017

Winery: En Garde Winery
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay