2016 Siduri Rosella’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., pH 3.42, TA 0.63, $60, screw cap. 30% whole cluster. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of turned earth, oak cask and black cherry. A muscular, full-bodied style offering thick flavors of dark red and black cherry, blackberry, black tea, and espresso. There is sprightly acidity that keeps the fruit load upbeat. Highly atypical for this vineyard showing unusually prominent tannins, dark rather than red fruits, and sappy rather than demure fruit character. Score: 89. Reviewed November 17, 2018

Winery: Siduri Wines
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