2012 Loring Wine Company Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., $32, screwcap. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Initially brooding, the nose comes alive over time in the glass offering effusive aromas of black berry and stone fruits, cardamom spice and a hint of toasty oak. Rich and luscious on the palate offering an intensely flavored essence of boysenberries with notes of black plums and other black fruits. The mouthfeel is creamy and the tannins are beautifully integrated. The fruit is the star in this wine, coating every nook and cranny in the mouth, and persisting with uncommon intensity on the big finish. A tremendous value. Score: 90. Reviewed December 18, 2013

Winery: Loring Wine Company
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir