2014 La Rochelle Deer Meadows Vineyard Recherché Reserve Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 180 cases, $125 (Club member exclusive). Swan, Calera and Dijon 667 clones. Winemaker is veteran Tom Stutz. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Highly savory and pungent on the nose with cherry aromas in the background. The mid weight cherry flavor is underpinned with a vegetal character and framed by muscular tannins that stick out on the modest finish. Score: 87. Reviewed July 24, 2016

Winery: La Rochelle Winery
From article: Press Tasting of Current Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Releases