2011 ROAR Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 780 cases, $80. 24% whole cluster. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 61% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Highly aromatic, with scents of blackberry, cola, tilled earth and old leather satchel. Very silky on the palate, with mid-weight flavors of cassis, blackberry and a savory earthiness. This wine has staying power, still holding its own and probably good for at least another 5+ years. Score: 94. Reviewed September 19, 2021

Winery: ROAR
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part III: Central Coast - Santa Lucia Highlands