2016 Gundlach Bundschu Heritage Selection Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.85, TA 0.56, $65. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose opens slowly to reveal aromas of black cherry, blackberry, rose petal and vanilla. Very ripe fruited and husky in style, with sappy flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruit with an accompaniment of loamy earth and peat notes. Their is a modest oak veil offering a touch of vanilla. Velvety in the mouth with a hint of alcoholic warmth on the generously fruited finish. Score: 90. Reviewed August 27, 2020

Winery: Gundlach Bundschu
From article: California Old Vine Pinot Noir Vineyards: Sonoma/Napa Counties - R-W