2021 Kutch McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., 500 cases, $69. Release July 11, 2023. This vineyard is perched high above the fog line at 1010 feet and 3.5 miles from the Pacific coastline and receives more warmth than any of the vineyards Kutch works with. 50% whole cluster and indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged in used French oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Soaring aromas of purple berry, dark rose petals, wood pile, and sous bois. Very charming at a young age with middleweight flavors of purple and black berries and dark chocolate endowed with appealing spice. Redeeming balance is evident but the wine’s nose is its most striking feature. The quenching, very long finish leads to an urge for another sip. Pinot Noir from this vineyard is stellar year in and year out. Score: 94. Reviewed December 3, 2022

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