2018 Lombardi Hill Justice Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.60, 100 cases, $68. This 9-acre vineyard is steeply sloped and sits at 1,100’ elevation on Sonoma Mountain. Swan and Pommard clones. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Reserved but pleasing aromas of blackest cherry, blackberry, spice and toasty oak. A mid-weight plus boldness with layers of boysenberry and blackberry fruit flavors framed by some noticeable but not aggressive tannins. Oak is well-integrated on the palate. A cohesive wine with saturating fruit on the finish. Score: 91. Reviewed November 14, 2021

Winery: Lombardi Wines
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