2019 J. Cage Cellars The Wedding Block Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.51, 169 cases, $54. Released October 2021. The Wedding Block Vineyard is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley and is farmed by Lee Martinelli, Jr. A co-ferment of Dijon clones 777 and 115. Aged in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose offers deeply perfumed black raspberry and blackberry fruits that veer to the cooked side. There is a savory spice aroma as well. The mid-weight plus black cherry and black raspberry fruit veers to the sweet compote side. The tannins are silky, there is a compliment of oak in the background, but the wine lacks acidic verve. Score: 89. Reviewed November 14, 2021

Winery: J. Cage Cellars
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