2012 Siduri Ewald Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.9% alc., 257 cases, $48. Release May 2014. 3-acre site planted in Goldridge soil tucked just behind Kistler Winery. Harvest Brix 23.2º-24.2º. 11 out of 29 barrels chosen for the final wine. About 35% new French oak. · Dark reddish purple color in the glass. Complex nose with aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, briar, pine, spice rub, and others I could not pinpoint. Full-bodied, sweet and sappy, with a plethora of black fruits. Tremendous luscious fruit intensity with matched tannins. Complimentary oak in the background. The wine becomes softer and more cohesive with more nuance over time in the glass, but make no mistake, this is a fruit driven wine. Score: 90. Reviewed April 19, 2014

Winery: Siduri Wines
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