2012 Windy Oaks Estate Schultze Family Vineyard Proprietor’s Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., $60. Primarily from the 1.5-acre Bay Block of the original 3-acre vineyard. Unfined and unfiltered. Available only to Wine Group members and at the tasting room. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of blueberry, cherry, Damsel plum, and nutty oak, picking up more cherry goodness over time in the glass. On entry, the attack of mid weight black cherry, plum, raspberry and spice flavors are tantalizing and persistent. The wine’s juicy acidity and modest tannins bring out the best of the fruit in this well-rounded and beautifully composed wine that finishes on a high note with plenty of well-spiced fruit. Score: 92. Reviewed April 20, 2015

Winery: Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir, Rosé & Chardonnay