2012 Furthermore Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.53, 75 cases, $50. Clones 777 and “828.” Harvest Brix 26.0º. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new Damy. · Moderate red cherry color in the glass. Aromas of earthy flora and Bing cherries lead to a highly pleasurable entry of cherry, black raspberry, spice, cola and toasty oak flavors that persist through a fruit-driven finish. The fruit is complimented by balanced tannins and juicy acidity, and the mouthfeel is silky smooth. When tasted later in the day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine became more fragrant with some rose petal showing up to compliment the Bing cherry essence. Score: 92. Reviewed March 16, 2015

Winery: Furthermore Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir