2014 Sante Arcangeli Corralitos Cuvée Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.61, 425 cases, $39. Sourced from three Corralitos vineyards. Harvest Brix 23.0º-24.1º. 95% de-stemmed, 5% saignée, native and cultured yeast fermentations, aged on the lees in 45% new French oak barrels with weekly battonage for 3 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Light reddish purple color in the glass. The nose reminds of Beaujolais, with aromas of red cherry and raspberry, spice, floral bouquet and cedary oak. Light weight flavors of cherry, raspberry, spice and oak backed buy juicy acidity. Velvety in the mouth with soft tannins, and a tart cherry-infused finish. The wine’s best quality is its energy and juiciness. Score: 89. Reviewed January 17, 2016

Winery: Sante Arcangeli Family Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir