2015 McIntyre McIntyre Estate Vineyard Block 3 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.59, 1091 cases, $56. A combination of Swan, Dijon 115, and “old Vine” clones from the Estate Vineyard. Indigenous yeast fermentations. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Reserved aromas take time to emerge include boysenberry, violets, spice and smoke. Dominated by very ripe purple and black fruits in a mid-weight plus style. Moderate tannins support the fresh fruit load. (Best of two bottles sampled). Score: 91. Reviewed July 24, 2022

Winery: McIntyre Vineyards
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