2016 On Point Christinna’s Cuvée North Coast Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 134 cases, $38. A blend of grapes from Gap’s Crown, Wildcat Mountain and Donnelly Creek Vineyards. Clones 115, 667, “828,” and Pommard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels 14% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Lovely marriage of dark berry fruit and oak aromas. More refinement and restraint than the On Point Sonoma Coast bottling, featuring mid weight flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black raspberry. Creamy in the mouth, with modest tannins, integrated oak and a coasting finish. While the Sonoma Coast bottling is more thundering, the Christinna’s is more symphonic. Score: 91. Reviewed April 14, 2018

Winery: Fulcrum Wines
From article: Recent Sips of California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay