2018 Taft Street Garagistes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 175 cases, $38. Released October 2020. Grapes are from the Skikos Vineyard Dijon 667) located on Piner Road in the Santa Rosa Plains Neighborhood and the Dutton Winkler Vineyard (clone 23) situated in the Green Valley Neighborhood of the Russian River Valley.5-day cold soak, proprietary yeast inoculation, daily punchdowns, aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Inviting scents of black cherry, allspice and red rose petal. Excellent charge of dark red cherry and red and purple berry goodness backed by felty tannins. Luscious in the mouth, with a complimentary shadow of oak and a modest finish. Easygoing, upfront drinking. Score: 92. Reviewed February 28, 2021

Winery: Taft Street Winery
From article: Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir