2016 Roadhouse Winery Black Label Nunes Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.9% alc. (label), 15.4% alc. (tech sheet), pH 3.84, TA 0.67, 300 cases, $69. Clones 114, 115, 667, 777 and Pommard. Harvest Brix 24.2º. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, BGR yeast primary fermentation, aged 12 months in French oak barrels 20% new, 60% a blend of 1 and 2-year-old. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Gold medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Very shy nose offering aromas of black fruit compote, spice box and a whiff of vinegar. Mid weight plus flavors of blackberry, black raspberry and cassis that really push the ripeness envelope such that a prune flavor also shows up. Acidity seems to be in respectable balance and there is some length of finish. Score: 87. Reviewed June 9, 2018

Winery: Roadhouse Winery
From article: Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay