2016 Sonoma-Loeb Apple Lane Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.77, TA 0.58, $60. Inaugural release from this site. Vineyard has a marine climate, Goldridge sandy loam soils. Harvest Brix 27.0º. Clones 667, 777 and 115. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Soaring aromas of dark berries, cassis, baking spices and seasoned oak. Husky in the mouth, yet silky, blessed with a mid weight plus core of blackberry, cassis and boysenberry fruit flavors. Subtle oak in the background with polished tannins and enough acidity to temper the fruit load. A wine for fruit hedonists that finishes silky with generous sweet berry fruit. Score: 92. Reviewed June 29, 2018

Winery: Sonoma-Loeb
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