2017 J. Lohr Falcon’s Perch Monterey County Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.58, $17. This wine is drawn from multiple vineyard sites in the Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations. Clones 777, 667, 115, Pommard, 2A and 114. Harvest Brix 25.3º average. 3-day cold soak, open-top fermentation, aged in two-thirds stainless steel tanks and one-third aged French oak cooperage. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Cherry and strawberry aromas are framed by nutty oak. Light in weight, but endowed with pleasing red cherry and strawberry flavors cloaked in subtle espresso oak. An easy drinker, with integrated tannins and a suave mouthfeel. A forward drinking wine that can be a daily workhorse at the dinner table. Score: 88. Reviewed November 17, 2018

Winery: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
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