2013 Aiken Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., 173 cases, $55. Sourced from Silver Pines Vineyard situated at 1000 feet elevation on Sonoma Mountain. A blend of clones 23 and Pommard. 100% de-stemmed, 4-day cold soak, aged in 33% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Conservative aromas of black cherry, blackberry jam and toasty oak lead to plenty of ebullient black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors backed by matched fine-grain tannins and a waft of oak. More ripeness, sappiness, oak imprint and generosity on the finish compared to the 2012 vintage of this wine. Score: 92. Reviewed February 26, 2016

Winery: Aiken Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Wines