2014 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.40, TA 0.65, 1,350 cases, $70. Very heavy bottle with a gold crest on the front. The 17-acre Estate Vineyard is certified Biodynamic®. One of only 64 wineries or vineyards in the U.S. with Demeter certified Biodynamic estate vineyards. 8 clones - 115, “828,” Swan, La Tache, Calera, Mt. Eden, 777 and 23. Fermented for 16 months in individual lots with native yeasts in open top fermenters, basked pressed and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, 31% new, before being blended together and aged for an additional 2 months. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A regal nose leads off with aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, forest floor, spice and toast. Plush and full-bodied in the mouth with accommodating tannic backbone, offering layers of black raspberry, blackberry and plum fruits accented with spice and dark chocolate. Almost too much of a good thing. Classy, with good acidity lifting the fruit load, finishing uncommonly long and generous. Best to lock this wine away for a few years. Score: 92. Reviewed February 13, 2017

Winery: DeLoach Vineyards
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