2014 Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 1,342 cases, $60. This 18-acre vineyard source is located in Sebastopol. Clones 667 and 777 are planted in Goldridge sandy loam. Aged in about 60% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black raspberry, spice, game and nutty barrel lead off. Aggressive attack of black raspberry and ollaliberry fruit flavors with an infusion of oak. Ripe, firm tannins, with a finish fueled with black grape aromatic essence. A slight sense of alcohol heat shows up at the end. A young wine that was unchanged the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 89-90. Reviewed June 5, 2015

Winery: Patz & Hall
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Sonoma County Pinot Noir