2014 Loring Wine Company Kessler-Haak Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.62, 300 cases, $50. Release February 2016. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry are dominated by oak driven vanilla and cigar box. The core of black cherry and loganberry fruit is quite vibrant due to a lively backbone of acidity which sticks out a bit. A thread of tobacco and ash sticks out. About the same the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Solid, but not special. Score: 87. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: Loring Wine Company
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay