2017 Lula Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.60, 540 cases, $45. A majority of the fruit was sourced from the 15-acre Lula Vineyard planted in 2013 and located in the “deep end” of the Anderson Valley. Pommard and Dijon clones. 100% de-stemmed, 2-day cold soak, 10 to 15 day post fermentation extended maceration, basket pressed, and aged 10 months in new and used French oak barrels. Lightly fined and filtered before bottling. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, clay and redwood lead to a more appealing palate of mid weight dark red cherry and berry fruits with a touch of spice. The oak is well integrated, and the tannins are fine-grain and easygoing. There is a sense of a much higher alcohol than the stated ABV of 14.0%. Score: 88. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Lula Cellars
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines