2013 Donum Single Vineyard Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.78, TA 0.59, 650 cases, $72. Sourced from the best blocks of the estate 70-acre vineyard and includes a selection of the most appealing barrels within each lot. 95% Donum selection and 5% Calera selection. Aged on fine lees 14 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Savory and fruity notes compliment the aromatics, including scents of black cherry, cardamom spice, toast, earthy flora and bramble. A mid weight styled wine with succulent black berry and black plum fruit flavors built around a core of typical Carneros earthiness, with suave tannins and easy approachability, and good finishing persistence. Score: 91. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Donum Estate
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