2017 ROAR Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.78, TA 0.59, 686 cases, $58. Clones 943, Calera, Swan and Pisoni. Aged in French oak barrels, 71% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of blackberry, cassis, underbrush and a hint of toasty oak. The tasty mid weight core of black cherry and blackberry fruits entices. There is a note of dark chocolate. The silken tannins are handsome, toasty oak plies the background with finesse, and the wine finishes with good intensity. Very solid, if not superb. Score: 93. Reviewed March 23, 2019

Winery: ROAR
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