2017 Cooper Jaxon Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

pH 3.61, 1,000 cases, $29, screw cap. A new blend in honor of Cooper Jaxon Loring, the next generation of Loring. sourced from several vineyard sites in the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Lucia Highlands. Clones are Pisoni, 113, 115, 667, 777 and 23. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 15% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromatically pleasing scents of black cherry, earthy flora, spice and a hint of oak. Light to mid weight in concentration, with fresh flavors of dark red and black cherry fruit with hints of red licorice, spice, oak and earth. Easygoing, with commendable balance and some finish. Score: 90. Reviewed February 23, 2019

Winery: Loring Wine Company
From article: Loring Wine Company