2019 Bacigalupi Bloom Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., pH 3.66, TA 0.69, 96 cases. Wine club members only release. A former dairy farm purchased by the Bacigalupi family in 1973. 100% 5- year-old faux 828 selection. Harvest Brix 24.8º. 100% de-stemmed, natural fermentation, aged sur lie with stirring for 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new.Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Darker fruits are featured in this rich wine with aromas of blueberry, purple berry along with notes of cardamom spice, white pepper and exotic floral blooms. Mid-weight plus in style, with a plump core of boysenberry and blackberry fruit flavors enhanced with tiled and gamy accents. A hint of raisin and Asian spice add nuance. Welcome harmony with corralled tannins and integrated oak and a satisfying finish. Still excellent when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed February 7, 2021

Winery: Bacigalupi Vineyards
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