2013 Loring Wine Company Russell Family Vineyard Paso Robles Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.59, 200 cases, $50, screwcap. Released February 2015. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is rather shy, offering demure aromas of bramble, smoky oak and dark berry jam. Much more inviting on the palate, with mid weight plus flavors of black raspberry, blackberry and black plum, with a touch of anise and earthiness. A richly fruited wine with firm tannins, but easy to like, with a very long and fruit-driven finish. About the same the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, again showing impressive finishing intensity. Score: 91. Reviewed March 16, 2015

Winery: Loring Wine Company
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir