2020 Three Sticks William James Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.52, TA 0.65, 424 cases, $75. Released August 2022. Clones Swan, Calera and 943. 20% whole cluster. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 52% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Bright aromas of darker cherry, graham, toast, and dried thyme. A well-spiced love letter with a long kiss of cherry on the mid-weight palate. Good acidity, calm tannins, with a lengthy finish. Plenty of oak sheen in this wine will determine your pleasure depending on your preferences. Score: 91. Reviewed December 3, 2022

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