2016 Kitson Wines Haynes Vineyard Coombsville Napa Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.56, 117 cases, $36. Haynes Vineyard, located in the cool southeast corner of the Napa Valley in the Coombsville AVA, was originally planted in 1966 under consultation from Napa legend Andre Tchelitscheff. Swan and Dijon 115 clones used in this wine were added to the mix subsequently. Harvest Brix 23.8º. 100% de-stemmed in to open-top fermenters. Slight inoculation of wine yeast. Aged in French oak barrels, 17% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Fresh aromas of cherry, baking spices and piney oak. Deeply flavored core of red cherry, cranberry and spice. Very gracious and elegant like a Bentley, with impressive harmony. Tre Pinot. Score: 92. Reviewed June 9, 2018

Winery: Kitson Wines
From article: Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay