2012 Silver Mountain Vineyards Tondré Grapefield Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $44. · Moderate garnet color with slight yellowing of the rim in the glass., Energetic aromas of cherry, spice, leather and toast. Holding its own, with mid-weight flavors of black cherry, spice, char. root beer and toasty oak. Slightest alcoholic lip burn on the modest finish. Score: 90. Reviewed September 19, 2021

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