2014 Cutruzzola Riven Rock Vineyard San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.548, 123 cases, $48. Released September 2017. This bottling includes all clones planted in vineyard (Pommard 5, 667, “828,” 115 and 23). 2-day cold soak, 10-day fermentation on skins with 20% whole cluster using Assmannhausen and RC212 yeasts. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 0% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant aromas of dark red fruits, damp flora and pasture. Satisfying mid weight flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and candied plum framed by modest tannins and supportive tannins. A solid, but not exceptional wine that is ready now. Score: 89. Reviewed October 22, 2017

Winery: Cutruzzola Vineyards
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