2014 Mansfield-Dunne Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.74, TA 0.57, RS <.1g/L, 148 cases, $36. Released September 1, 2016. Clones 667, Pommard 5, 115 and 777. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. Winemaker Ed Kurtzman. · Light cherry red color in the glass. Effusive aromas of cherry, rose petal and sandalwood. The light to mid weight essence of cherry fruit is enhanced with notes of baking spices and dried herbs. The fruit is quite vivid, the tannins are suave, and the wine finishes with agreeable juiciness. Score: 90. Reviewed September 7, 2016

Winery: Mansfield-Dunne
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