2012 Wedell Cellars Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.48, TA 0.67, 320 cases, $75. New release. A blend of clones 5, 113, 115, 667 and 777 from Fiddlestix Vineyard. 100% de-stemmed, 3 to 6-day cold soak,14 days on skins, gently basket pressed. The wine is more than 95% free-run juice. Aged on the lees almost 20 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, tea, dark chocolate and toasty oak in a discreetly rich style featuring silky tannins, and a suave finish with some persistence. Score: 90. Reviewed February 5, 2016

Winery: Wedell Cellars
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir