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2018 Texture Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., $60. Winemaker Erich Bradley of Sojourn Cellars. · Plenty of dark red and black cherry fruit to satisfy with some spice and earthy flora adjuncts. A cherry jubilee with an impressive entry and an even more eye-opening and lengthy finish. A splendid, very giving appellation blend. Score: 93. Reviewed August 1, 2021 ARTICLE »

2017 Texture Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 451 cases, $75. Pommard (primarily), faux 828 and 777 clones, 100% de-stemmed. Aged 10 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Very enjoyable nose with primarily savory aromas of earth, underbrush and allspice. Fresh and vivid fruit flavors including cherry, strawberry and blueberry with wellmatched modest tannins. The wine is not all about fruit with an appealing earthiness. Gracious in texture with long, assertive finish. An excellent depiction of this vineyard's terroir. Score: 93. Reviewed July 26, 2021 ARTICLE »

2016 Texture Wendling Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 349 cases, $85. Clones faux 828, 943 and a DRC selection. Native fermentation, aged 10 months in 30% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Reserved aromas of macerated black fruits, prune and oak. A big, full-bodied wine, with ultra ripe flavors of boysenberry, blackberry, black currant and raisin. Silky on the palate with a flood of fruit on the finish. A bold, ripe and fruit-driven style. Score: 90. Reviewed July 26, 2021 ARTICLE »