2014 SPELL Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 125 cases, $48. Rochioli selection, Pommard, Wädenswil 2A and a DRC selection. Aged in 33% new, 33% once-used, and 33% older French oak barrels. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Highly aromatic, with scents of cherry, exotic spices and potpourri. Plenty of flavor packed into a mid-weight style. A captivating wine that features black cherry and black raspberry fruits embellished with a deft touch of oak and a bit of umami. The structured tannins are slightly astringent. The finish is one to celebrate, with an extraordinary black cherry aromatic persistence. This special wine is a cause for celebration. Reviewed June, 2016. Score: 94. Reviewed July 26, 2021

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