2014 Elke Donnelly Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.61, 196 cases, $N/A. 18th vintage under the “Blue Diamond” family label. 20-year-old vines rooted just outside town of Boonville. 100% de-stemmed, brief cold soak, proprietary Burgundy yeast fermentation, aged 11 months in Francois Frères oak barrels, 35% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Light garnet color in the glass. The nose presents scents of purple grape, black raspberry and spice. Light to mid weight in style, with an array of purple fruit flavors encased in supportive tannins, and finishing modestly with good polish. Score: 89. Reviewed July 8, 2017

Winery: Elke Vineyards
From article: Results of Exclusive Press Tasting of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir (Mendocino Fairgrounds)