2015 Ryan Cochrane Solomon Hills Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 220 cases, $46. 20% 115, 40% 667 and 40% 777. 15% whole cluster fermentation. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. Bottled unfixed and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Endowed with lovely aromas of strawberry, red cherry, bark, anise and oak spice. Light in weight yet flavorful, featuring an array of red fruit flavors with a compliment of spice and smoky oak. Elegant, with lacy tannins and some staying power on the cherry-fueled finish. Score: 91. Reviewed November 12, 2017

Winery: Ryan Cochrane Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay