2013 LaRue Emmaline Ann Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

12.8% alc., 52 cases, $70. From a 3-acre vineyard near the town of Freestone. Dijon clones planted in Goldridge sandy loam. Aged 20 months in 100% French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of macerated cherries, rose petal, nutmeg and Christmas spices. All silk and satin on the palate with a lip-smacking core of black cherry and black raspberry fruit accented with a touch of stem and oak. A citrus-driven acidity note hovers in the background that leads to a mildly tart finish. The acidity is noticeable but better integrated than in the Sonoma Coast bottling. Score: 90. Reviewed November 22, 2015

Winery: LaRue
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir