2016 Metzker Terra De Promissio Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 145 cases, $75. The winery’s first reserve wine. 50% clone 777 and 50% clone 115. 100% de-stemmed, fermented in tank, aged 14 months in French oak puncheon barrels, 70% new, for 14 months. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Nicely scented with aromas of burnished cherry, blueberry and spice. A very saucy and sexy wine, with a sleek and smooth demeanor, and enticing flavors of black cherry, cola and spice. Satisfying out of the chute with impressive mid palate intensity, deft oak treatment, integrated tannins and a ravishing cherry pie filling finish of uncommon length. The pedigree of the vineyard shows through in this beauty that wraps you in silk pajamas. Score: 94. Reviewed June 9, 2018

Winery: Metzker Family Estates
From article: Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay