2016 Brooks Note Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 250 cases, $44. A Rochioli selection and Wädenswil 2A clone from the eastern block and a DRC selection from the western block. 10% whole cluster. Aged 16 months in 33% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Terrific perfume of black cherry and baking spice aromas that leap from the glass. Light to mid-weight, gloriously fresh flavors of strawberry, cherry, spice and tobacco framed by toned tannins. Lovely balance and a very long, quenching finish. Still pumping out a deep well of fruit pleasure when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. The vintner really hit the mark in this vintage. Reviewed January 2018. Score: 95. Reviewed July 26, 2021

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