2014 Cutruzolla Gloria San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.548, 156 cases, $42. Release spring 2018. Clones are Pommard 5 and 115. 2-day cold soak, 10-day fermentation on skins with 20% whole cluster using Assmannhausen and RC212 yeasts. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 0% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Harmonious aromas of black cherry and tobacco oak. Middleweight styled, with the essence of black cherry and lesser notes of blueberry, pomegranate and toasty oak. Impeccable balance, with supportive tannins and bright acidity. The finish is quite generous and fulfilling. Maybe a skosh too much oak for my personal taste, but otherwise an outstanding wine. Score: 90. Reviewed October 22, 2017

Winery: Cutruzzola Vineyards
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