2013 Masút Vineyards & Winery Two Barrel Eagle Peak Mendocino County Pinot Noir

15.1% alc., 50 cases, $60. Favorite two barrels of the vintage. 100% clone 115. Whole berry de-stemmed into open-top fermenters for a 20-day fermentation. Aged 15 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Hi-tone aromas of fruit basket, spice and bramble. On entry, the charge of blackest cherry, blackberry, and black raspberry is delicious. Bombastic, but still nimble and balanced with well-integrated fruit tannins, and a huge finish that takes intensity up a notch. More brooding than the Estate bottling at this stage, but exhibiting more potential. Score: 93. Reviewed April 5, 2015

Winery: Masút Vineyard and Winery
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