2015 Bohème English Hill Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 235 cases, $55. Released November 1, 2018. Vineyard is a mosaic of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah surrounded by pasture and rangeland overlooking Tomales and the Marin Coast Range 9.2 miles from the Pacific Ocean. 8.5 acres planted to Pinot Noir clones 115, 667, Calera and a Vosne-Romanée selection in Goldridge sandy loam and Steinbeck sandy loam soils. Average yield of 1.22 tons per acre. This wine is a barrel selection of four vineyard blocks.25% whole cluster fermentation. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, 15% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. I love the nose. Aromas of dark cherry, black raspberry liquor, sous-bois and a hint of vanilla. Luscious dark red and black berry and black cherry fruits hug the palate. A husky, but facile mid weight wine with silky tannins and a sensual texture. More cherry shows up on the finish. A bit of oak-driven char and cola chimes in. Score: 93. Reviewed March 23, 2019

Winery: Bohème
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