2015 Siduri Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 145 cases, $50, screwcap. Released May 2017. Clones 667 and Pisoni. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is both fruity and oaky (charcoal, tobacco, BBQ spices). Sweet fruited in a mid weight style featuring black cherry and black raspberry with a serious investment in oak. Well proportioned tannins and acidity with good persistence on the finish that offers black cherry and sweet tobacco aromatics. Score: 89. Reviewed September 24, 2017

Winery: Siduri Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay