2016 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 3,184 cases, $34, screw cap. Vineyarddesignate caliber lots are included in this wine. There is a focus on Thale’s Estate, Wildcat Mountain, Champlin Creek and Sangiacomo vineyards. 20% whole cluster. Two-week fermentation followed by aging in French oak barrels, 22% new, for 10 months. · Light ruby red color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, baking spice and toasty oak are most appealing when the cork is first pulled. A gentle, lighter-styled wine with flavors of red cherry and strawberry and no apparent oak on the palate. Sleek and elegant, with gossamer tannins and a little finish. An easy-to-cozy-up-to back porch Pinot. Score: 89. Reviewed March 23, 2019

Winery: MacRostie Winery & Vineyards
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