2013 Longoria Fe Ciega Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 466 cases, pH 3.50, TA 0.60, $55. Harvest Brix 23.8º. 100% de-stemmed, 2-day cold soak, inoculated yeast strains. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 38% new. Lightly fined, filtered and bottled in January 2015. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Clearly the most appealing nose in the 2013 Longoria lineup with bright aromas of black cherry pie, blackberry preserves, anise and sweet oak. Fullbodied, intensely fruity and structured, yet the wine is in harmony with firm, but not hard tannins. The flavors of dark red and purple fruits, sassafras and spice really draw your attention and persist through a prodigious finish that makes a statement. This wine really stands out from the pack. Score: 93. Reviewed June 14, 2015

Winery: Longoria Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir