2017 LOBO Oak Knoll District Napa Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.61, 225 cases, $50. Released February 2021. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 35% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, balsam and wine cask lead off. Engaging mid-weight plus flavors of black raspberry and purple berry pack plenty of length in the mouth and persist through a notably long finish. The tannins are mildly weighty and some oak plies the background. Lighter in color than the 2015 vintage bottling, but this wine packs more flavor and structure. Score: 92. Reviewed February 28, 2021

Winery: Lobo Wines
From article: Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir