2019 Bacigalupi Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 315 cases, $. 59% Frost Ranch Wente Clone, 21% Goddard Ranch Wente Clone, 18% Frost Ranch Pommard Clone and 2% Goddard Ranch Pommard clone.100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, native fermentation, aged sur lie with stirring for 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, pie spice and woodsmoke. A cohesive blend of dark cherry, black raspberry, cola and anise flavors in a middleweight style with buried tannins and a compliment of oak in the background. Easily approached now and refreshing by virtue of a juicy finish. Score: 92. Reviewed February 7, 2021

Winery: Bacigalupi Vineyards
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