2017 Sea Smoke Southing Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., $70. Released October 2019. 100% destemmed, inoculated with cultured yeasts after a 5-day cold soak. Manual punch downs. Aged in French oak barrels, 28% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Really nice aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, rose petal, and damp soil. The flavors echo the aromas with a slight echo of oak. Good harmony with quenching acidity and suave tannins. The finish is amazingly long. This wine is now ready to be the centerpiece of your next special dinner. Score: 95. Reviewed September 19, 2021

Winery: Sea Smoke Cellars
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards III: Central Coast - Sta. Rita Hills