2013 Bernardus Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.9% alc., 449 cases, $70. “Pisoni clone.” 100% de-stemmed, several inoculated yeasts different for each fermenter, aged 10 months in 100% French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant aromas of black cherry, blackberry and black currant. Bold, but suave and charming, with a classy brew of dark fruits, clove spice and toast. Obvious sophistication and polish, with a firm but not imposing structure and an endlessly long finish. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the nose was still shy and the flavors unchanged. This wine bill benefit from further cellaring for 3 to 5 years. Score: 91-92. Reviewed September 18, 2015

Winery: Bernardus Vineyards & Winery
From article: Small Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir