2013 Black Kite Cellars “Kite’s Rest” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.60, 995 cases, $48. Dijon 114 and 115 and Pommard clones planted at Kite’s Rest Vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Highly aromatic, offering scents of macerated cherry, peppery spice and a hint of toast. The wine offers a forward drinking essence of cherry fruit framed by modest tannins and a measured riff of oak. Upbeat and easy to like, with a silky mouthfeel and a timid but flavorful finish. The lightest weight wine in the 2013 Black Kite lineup, but not at all wimpy. Score: 90. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: Black Kite Cellars
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay