2012 Calista The Coast Range California Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.77, TA 0.56, 17,000 cases, $24.99. A blend of Anderson Valley, Russian River Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands fruit. 100% de-stemmed, several day cold soak, fermentation in small, open-top fermenters, twice daily punch downs. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The inviting aromas of dark red cherries and berries lead to a middleweight, appealingly-flavored wine offering dark red and purple fruits that display some persistence on the finish. The fine grain tannins rise up on the finish and oak peeks out over time in the glass. A bit of alcoholic warmth shows up on the finish as well. Score: 88. Reviewed August 18, 2015

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