2013 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve California Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.50, 6,415 cases, $26. 66% Monterey County and 34% Santa Barbara County Jackson Estates fruit. A potpourri of mountain, ridge, hillside and benchland grapes. Crafted from the top 7% of Kendall-Jackson lots. 70% of the wine is from the same vineyard blocks each year ensuring greater consistency. Aged 9 months in predominantly French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Exuberant aromas upon opening of black cherry, strawberry, clove and forest floor which fade a bit over time in the glass. A cherry-themed wine of good richness with a pleasing compliment of spice and oak. A forward, easy drinking wine. Score: 87. Reviewed May 25, 2015

Winery: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir