2013 Ryan Cochrane Solomon Hills Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 392 cases, $43. 33% Dijon 115, 33% Dijon 667 and 33% Pommard 5. 30% whole cluster fermentation. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. This wine sports a little more concentration, roundness and polish than the 2012 version. Aromas of cherry, red berry and toasty oak become more giving over time in the glass. Smooth and debonair on the palate, with a middleweight core of ripe black cherry fruit that is juicy and persistent. The tannins are supple, their is lively supporting acidity, and the cherry-fueled finish is uplifting. Score: 91. Reviewed May 25, 2015

Winery: Ryan Cochrane Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir