2015 Sante Arcangeli Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.59, 225 cases, $39. The second release of this “Corralitos Cuvée,” a blend from Hall Vineyard (40%), Lester Family Vineyard (35%) and Saveria Vineyard (25%). Harvest Brix 23.0º-25.5º. Pommard 4, Mt. Eden, 2A, 115 and 667 clones. Native and proprietary yeast fermentation. 95% de-stemmed. Aged 10 months on lees in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Inviting aromas of cherry, blueberry, toast and smoke. Relatively light in weight and elegant, with a core of oak-kissed black cherry, cranberry, tobacco and even apple flavors. Uplifting juicy acidity with a modest finish that leaves a trail of oak. Score: 88. Reviewed March 6, 2017

Winery: Sante Arcangeli Family Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Wines