2011 dept. C Chileno Valley Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir

12.8% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.56, $42. Clone 115. 100% de-stemmed, aged 11 months in 25% new French oak barrels. · Light reddish-purple color in the glass. Delicate aromas of red cherries, allspice and rose petals. Very light and demure cherry flavor with a trace of tarry oak and a green thread running through. Very soft tannins. Decent. Reviewed April 13, 2013

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From article: Sips of California Pinot Noir: Recently Sampled Wines