2018 Cooper Jaxon Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.65, 800 cases, $29, screw cap. Pre-release. A multiple vineyard blend: Boekenoogen (Santa Lucia Highlands), Peterson (Santa Lucia Highlands), Cortada Alta (Santa Lucia Highlands), Spanish Springs (San Luis Obispo), Rancho La Viña (Sta. Rita Hills), Kessler-Haak (Sta. Rita Hills), Peake Ranch (Sta. Rita Hills) and Cargasacchi (Sta. Rita Hills). Clones 113, 115, 667, 777 and 23. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 15% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Instant pleasure in the glass with fresh aromas and flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and spice invigorated with uplifting acidity and moderated by gentle tannins. Everything is working in harmony in this immensely appealing offering that defies its modest price tag. This is the perfect everyday, go-to Pinot Noir. Score: 91. Reviewed March 8, 2020

Winery: Loring Wine Company
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