2018 Loring Wine Company Cooper Jaxon Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 800 cases, $29, screw cap (winery mailing list). Produced and Bottled by Loring Wine Company, Lompoc, CA. The 2019 vintage (also $29) has just been released. A multi-vineyard blend that includes multiple Dijon clones. 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 value-priced offering. This is the perfect everyday, go-to Pinot Noir. Score: 91. Reviewed November 12, 2020

Winery: Loring Wine Company
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