2015 Square Peg Square Peg Estate Vineyard Dry Farmed Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.57, 200 cases, $55. Vineyard is located in Green Valley, Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley overlapping appellations. Harvest Brix 24.2º. 3-day cold soak after de-stemming, extended maceration, aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Fresh aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and warm spices soar over time in the glass. A remarkably intense attack of spiced Bing cherry fruit greets the palate and energizes the frontal lobes. Expansive in the mouth, with a juiciness propelled by vibrant acidity, and a lingering finish. This wine combines bombastic Russian River Valley fruit with vivacious acidity in a joyous union. Score: 93. Reviewed March 17, 2018

Winery: Square Peg Winery
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