2016 Heart & Hands Elaine’s Vineyard Clone 115 Reserve Finger Lakes Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.63, 48 cases. This vineyard overlooks the eastern shores of Seneca Lake and is located in an area known as the “Banana Belt” in the Finger Lakes AVA. 100% clone 115, 3.6 tons per acre. 50% whole cluster. Aged 12 months in Francois Fréres French oak barrels. Unfiltered. · Light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of red cherry, underbrush and wood. Firm tannins envelope the mid weight core of dark red cherry fruit and lead to some astringency on the finish. The best feature of this wine is the juicy acidity, but the tannins are too imposing at this stage. Score: 87. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Heart & Hands Wine Company
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