2017 Montagne Russe Spring Hill Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 42 cases, $69. Released January 1, 2019. Clone 667, 115 and Swan. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of black cherry, fertile earth, rose petal and vanilla. Middleweight in style, with a core of black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors. Oak chimes in with a bit of char and smoke. The tannins are wellmatched, and the wine builds in character over time in the glass. Score: 92. Reviewed September 20, 2019

Winery: Montagne Russe