2014 Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.62, 596 6 bottle packs, $55, screwcap. 100% clone 777. Harvest Brix 23.8º. Aged in about 25% new French oak barrels. Bottled fined but unfiltered. · Light cherry red color in the glass. Very enticing aromas of red cherry, raspberry and baking spices. Light to mid weight in style with juicy flavors of red stone and berry fruits accented with a pleasant earthy tone. The fruit has a slight confected character. Forward drinking, with admirable finesse, balanced tannins, a deft touch of oak, and a modest, but pleasing finish. Score: 91. Reviewed January 16, 2017

Winery: Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
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