2014 Donum Single Vineyard Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.88, TA 0.55, 459 cases, $72. From Angels Camp Vineyard located in the deep end of the Anderson Valley. A barrel selection from all blocks. Pommard, Swan, Martini, David Bruce, 2A, and Dijon 115, 667, 777 and “828.” Aged in French oak barrels, 59% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant aromas of blackberry, blueberry, spice and bittersweet chocolate. Full-bodied, with a charge of blackberry and prune flavors underlain with oakdriven notes of dark chocolate and coffee. There are noticeable fruit tannins and there is a slight bit of alcoholic warmth on the finish. Score: 89. Reviewed June 25, 2017

Winery: Donum Estate
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Wines