2014 Ryan Cochrane Solomon Hills Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., 270 cases, $43. 30% 115, 30% 667, 40% Pommard 5. 20% whole cluster. Feral yeast primary fermentation. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Both cherry and berry fruits and oak aromas blend on the nose. Elegantly styled, with mid weight flavors of cherry, strawberry, tobacco and dried herbs, even a tomato note. Oak plays a prominent role in this wine that has a pleasing cherry-fueled, dry finish. Score: 89. Reviewed October 19, 2016

Winery: Ryan Cochrane Wines
From article: Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay