2012 Asuncion Ridge Vineyards San Luis Obispo County Barrel Select Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., 54 cases, $58. 100% free-run juice from all vineyard clones but mainly Pommard and 115. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Don’t even think about drinking this wine now without decanting. When tasted a day after opening from a decanted bottle, the wine was glorious with hi-tone aromas of dark berries and spice. Robust, yet velvety on the palate, with waves of boysenberry, blackberry, cola and exotic spice flavors that are perfectly complimented by oak. Beautifully balanced, with amazing fruit expression only possible in California. This special wine will excel with even more over time in the cellar. Score: 94. Reviewed May 25, 2015

Winery: Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir