2015 McIntyre McIntyre Estate Vineyard Old Vine Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.57, 98 cases, $65. The “Old Vine” Block was planted on its own roots more than four decades ago, making it one of the oldest plantings of Pinot Noir in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Indigenous yeast fermentations. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, woodland and burnt toast. A pleasant wine on the palate but not what I have come to expect from an old vine bottling. There is simply too much oak overlay that suffocates the black cherry core of fruit. The finish lacks the length I expect from old vine Pinot Noir. Score: 89. Reviewed July 24, 2022

Winery: McIntyre Vineyards
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