2013 Lucienne Lone Oak Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.83, TA 0.56, 598 cases, $50. This 20-acre vineyard is located at the northern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands, and experiences the strongest maritime influence of all of Hahn’s vineyards and the coolest growing season. Harvest Brix 25.5º-27º. Pommard clone. Aged 14 months in 100% French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose evolves in the glass over time to offer inviting aromas of black cherry, sousbois and toasty oak. Very suave on the palate with a mid weight core of well ripened darker stone and berry fruits framed by creamy tannins. This wine shows the most oak imprint of the three 2013 Lucienne Pinot Noirs, with anise and smoke augmenting the fruit. Score: 90. Reviewed November 5, 2015

Winery: Lucienne
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