2013 Stemmler Carneros Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.57, 2,089 cases, $25, screwcap. Bottled August 2014. Sourced from several small vineyards located over the southern, cooler part of Carneros. 100% de-stemmed, aged in most older French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is very shy and slightly reduced, with demure aromas of red berries and red stone fruits. The mid weight core of dark red fruits is framed by chewy tannins, bright acidity, and heavy-handed oak. Lacks harmony and personality. Score: 86. Reviewed September 18, 2015

Winery: Stemmler
From article: Small Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir