2013 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.61, 600 cases, $38. Release spring 2016. Harvest Brix 23.5º. 2/3 whole cluster, native and cultured yeast, 40-day extended maceration, aged in French oak barrels (23% new) and one Hungarian oak puncheon for 23 months without racking. Unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The aromas of cherry, strawberry and spice are slow to emerge upon opening. A bit closed on the palate, but showing some spirited black cherry and black raspberry fruit flavors, backed by somewhat aggressive tannins. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine had undergone a remarkable transformation, offering vibrant aromas, more submerged tannins, and a lasting finish of uncommon generosity. The wine should benefit from more time before the planned release in 3-4 months, but will benefit from even further aging in bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed January 17, 2016

Winery: Kendric Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir