2014 Kessler-Haak Reserve Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., 100 cases, $N/A. Clones 115 and 777. Aged 10 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, 25% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Brooding aromas of dark fruits and cigar. Serious purple berry sap is underlain with noticeable oak compliments. The fine grain tannins are well integrated and the overall impression is agreeable. The finish shows some length appropriate for a reserve bottling. Score: 91. Reviewed July 21, 2018

Winery: Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Wines
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