2015 Big Basin Vineyards Coastview Vineyard Monterey County Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 155 cases, $50. Release February 2018. 17-year-old vines planted at 2,200 feet elevation in decomposed quartz Diotite and limestone over base rock. Clones 667, 777, 113, 114, 115, Swan and Pisoni. One lot fermented 33% whole cluster and the other 75% whole cluster. Native fermentation. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Seductive aromas that build over time in the glass including back cherry, spice, floral goodness, pipe smoke and fresh turned earth. Good richness in a mid weight plus style, with flavors of earth-kissed boysenberry and blackberry fruits with a riff of tobacco, toast and spice in the background. A lot going on in this wine with an inquisitive texture of suede and a prolonged finish. Score: 93. Reviewed January 20, 2018

Winery: Big Basin Vineyards
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