2018 Lester Domingo Lester Family Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 260 cases, $55. Clones 667, 115, Mt. Eden, Wädenswil 2A, and Swan. Harvest Brix 23.8º. Native yeast fermentation. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Light garnet color in the glass. Wonderful nose with effusive aromas of cherry, blueberry, spice, and pipe smoke. Light to mid-weight in heft, with a delicious core of wellspiced cherry goodness. Forward drinking with svelte tannins, a lacy texture and a welcome hint of oak. This wine has the delicate power that is so desirable in a great Pinot Noir. Score: 94. Reviewed September 19, 2021

Winery: Lester
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part III: Central Coast - Santa Cruz Mountains