2014 En Garde Gold Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 96 cases, $55. Clones 667, “828,” 115. Harvest Brix 24.0º. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Light ruby red color in the glass. The nose engages with fragrant notes of dark red Bing cherry and fertile earth. Light in weight, but flavorful, offering the essence of red cherry fruit framed by nutty oak. Crisp and elegant, with good transparency, a suede texture and an appealing cherry-blessed finish that has good length. Score: 91. Reviewed September 24, 2017

Winery: En Garde Winery
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay