2017 Rivers-Marie Summa Old Vines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.1% alc., 180 cases, $80. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Provocative aromas of purple grape, boysenberry, and plum. Amazing fruit concentration in a full-bodied style offering an array of black fruit and intriguing spice flavors that fan out on the palate with vigor. Similar to a Pinot Noir grape reduction sauce but infused with good natural acidity and not a compote. Great harmony with a balancing grip of tannin, and a very long and extremely intense finish. An old vine treasure that has a special aura that defies proper description. Reviewed May 2019. Score: 96. Reviewed August 1, 2021

Winery: Rivers-Marie
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part I: North Coast - Sonoma Coast