2012 Siduri Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 3,019 cases, $32. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is flush with black cherry, black raspberry, anise and spice perfume. Dark fruits including blackberry and plum fill the mouth with flavor that persists on the finish. The wine has the typical structural muscle shown by wines from this region. A solid, fruit-driven offering that aims to please. Score: 88. Reviewed October 27, 2013

Winery: Siduri Wines
From article: Siduri Wines Shine in 2012