2017 Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Napa Valley Carneros Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., $70. Lewis Vineyard is 78 acres (68 acres of Chardonnay and 10 acres of Pinot Noir) located in the heart of Napa- Carneros near the shores of San Pablo Bay. Restricting soils of dense clay loam. Predominant maritime influence. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Lovely perfume of black cherry, cardamom spice and pipe smoke. Sleek and easily approachable in a mid weight style offering flavors of black cherry and boysenberry with mild toasty oak in the background. A commendable offering with nothing to criticize except that a slight sense of alcoholic warmth lingers at the end. Score: 92. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Frank Family Vineyards
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines