2017 Big Basin Vineyards Alfaro Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., 155 cases, $60. Vines planted in sandy gravelly loam and 18 years of age. Clones 115, 667, 777. 100% whole cluster, native fermentation. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Full review on page 2 of this issue. · Score: 94-95. Reviewed February 17, 2020

Winery: Big Basin Vineyards
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