2016 Sonoma-Loeb Bateman Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.59, $60. Vineyard is located on Mill Station Road in Graton in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA. Goldridge sandy loam soils. Harvest Brix 25.5º. Clones 777 and 115. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of fertile earth and black grape juice preview a mid weight plus styled wine with a core of purple and black berry fruit, a touch of spice and more noticeable oak. Well-structured, with a pleasing finish that reveals a slight sense of alcoholic heat. The wine improves over time in the glass. Score: 90. Reviewed June 29, 2018

Winery: Sonoma-Loeb
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