2015 Neely Spring Ridge Vineyard Picnic Block Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., $42. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, underbrush and tobacco lead to a savory midweight wine offering fruit flavors of black cherry and black raspberry with a flourish of oak in the background. Very botanical, with matched tannins and juicy acidity. More appealing fruit came to the forefront when tasted several hours later from a previously opened bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed February 3, 2019

Winery: Neely
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