2015 Kutch Signal Ridge Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir

13.1% alc., $52. 100% whole cluster, native yeast primary fermentation and native malolactic fermentation, aged 17 months in 100% neutral French oak barrels without racking. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. This wine shows that Jamie knows what to do when he gets special grapes, even though this is his inaugural effort from this vineyard. Haunting aromas of black cherry, blackberry, spice and brioche create a party in the nose. Fresh black cherry extract floods the mouth complimented with hints of oak and earth. The tannins are sturdy enough, but more modest in this wine. The striking finish has intense cherry goodness and impressive length. This wine is a real charmer and very approachable now. The wine still showed exceptional balance when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle indicating potential for longevity. Score: 94. Reviewed March 29, 2017

Winery: Kutch Wines
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