2018 Bethel Heights Estate West Block Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir

13.3% alc.,pH 3.36, TA 0.64, 250 cases, $65. Ownrooted Wädenswil clone. Harvest Brix 23.2º. 100% destemmed, Aged 9 months in French oak barrels, 55% new. Bottled unfined. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Lovely scent of black cherry, blackberry, spice, and a prominent floral lift. Discretely rich and robust in a mid-weight plus style featuring showy flavors of black cherry and boysenberry. Refined, with decent acidic verve and energetic tannins. The finish is exceptionally long and soulful and especially sappy when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 95. Reviewed May 30, 2022

Winery: Bethel Heights Vineyard
From article: Vineyards Established 1972-1973