2017 Kutch Bohan Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

12.0% alc., 300 cases, $54. George Bohan farms original vines planted in 1972. The original vines are on their own rootstock and have been always dry farmed. Located at 925 feet elevation, 3.1 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the second ridge inland. Sandstone soil. 100% whole cluster, native fermentation, fruit crushed and punched down by foot, aged on the lees for 11 months in 100% neutral French oak barrels. · Captivating aromatic display including pie cherry, strawberry, underbrush, and a hint of burnt tobacco and root beer. Light to mid weight in concentration, offering spirited flavors of cherry, strawberry and spice framed by noticeable, but engaging tannins. This wine is more aciddriven with a modestly high strung, very lengthy finish. A little more lean and savory than the other Pinots in the 2017 lineup, but equally desirable. Even better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and recorked bottle, and probably will be deserving of a higher score after a couple of years in bottle. Score: 92. Reviewed February 3, 2019

Winery: Kutch Wines
From article: Whole Cluster Inspired Sonoma Coast Wines from Kutch Wines & RAEN Winery