2014 Asuncion Ridge Vineyards San Louis Obispo County Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., 146 cases, $45. Grown, produced and bottled by Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA.. Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777, and Pommard 4 and 5, and HRM (Hoffman Mountain Ranch). · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Ripe fruit aromas of dusty black cherry and blackberry embellished with toasty oak. Soft, smooth and lush on the palate, featuring a middleweight core of spiced black fruits lifted by well-behaved acidity and supported by structured tannins. The finish is generous, although some oak char and tannin infuse the finish. Score: 88. Reviewed August 5, 2017

Winery: Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn
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