2017 Lula Peterson Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.40, TA 0.60, 520 cases, $45. This vineyard, planted in 1999, is located in the mountain town of Comptche. Pommard and Dijon clones 667, 777 and 115. 100% de-stemmed, 2-day cold soak, inoculated yeast, 10 to 15 day extended maceration post fermentation, and aged 10 months in new and used French oak barrels. Lightly fined and filtered before bottling. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose marries aromas of dark cherry with espresso. Soft in the mouth in a middleweight style, featuring oak-kissed dark cherry fruit flavor. Very approachable, with integrated tannins but only a modest finish. The sumptuous oak dominates the wine. Score: 87. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Lula Cellars
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines