2009 SPELL Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., $39. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, BBQ rub, and Prada leather coat. Richly appointed with layers of black cherry, purple and black berry and brown sugar flavors framed by energetic tannins. This wine has yet shed its tannins and probably never will leading to more imbalance in this wine as the fruit fades in the future. Score: 89. Reviewed July 26, 2021

Winery: Spell Estate
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part I: North Coast - Anderson Valley