2015 Furthermore Starbridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.1% alc., 20 cases, $75. Starbridge Vineyard was originally part of Summa Vineyard, split off by Scott and Joan Zeller when Thomas Brown bought and retained the name of Summa Vineyard. This 2-acre plot is located on Taylor Lane in Occidental just 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. · Light ruby red color in the glass. The nose is not particularly flattering, offering aromas of red cherry, cranberry, sandalwood, dried herbs and tobacco leaf. Light in weight and delicately styled, featuring lacy red fruits and a stream of savory flavors including weedy underbrush and tobacco. A cozy wine with gossamer tannins, but the barrel treatment supersedes the demure, even dilute fruit core. No change when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Tasted twice with consistent results. Score: 89. Reviewed March 23, 2019

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