2014 Sante Arcangeli Lester Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.58, 125 cases, $45. Harvest Brix 24.1º. This vineyard is located at 450 feet elevation in the Pleasant Valley area of Corralitos. Clone 2A, Dijon 115 and a tiny amount of 23. 100% de-stemmed. 2.5% saignée. Native and cultured yeast fermentation, aged 10 months on the lees in 40% new French oak barrels with weekly battonage for 3 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Love the nose on this wine which displays hi-tone aromas of cherry, spice and redwood. The mid weight, chewy cherry core is well balanced by ripe tannins. A nutty oak and conifer note are complimentary. The tannins are evident but submerged, and the finish has pleasing pizzazz. Score: 91. Reviewed January 17, 2016

Winery: Sante Arcangeli Family Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir