2012 Garnet Vineyards Monterey County Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $20, screwcap. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Smoky oak overrides the fruit in this light to mid weight wine featuring cherry and black raspberry flavors. Smooth, even slightly creamy, and easy to drink, but oak plays too big a role for me to thoroughly enjoy the wine. Score: 86. Reviewed November 19, 2014

Winery: Garnet Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir