2016 Morgan Double L Vineyard Clone 115 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.60, 44 cases, $64. Grapes de-stemmed, native yeast began whole berry fermentation in open-top tanks. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Very enjoyable aromas of blackberry jam, spice and toast. Plenty of extroverted sap in a mid weight plus style offering blackberry, ollaliberry and black cherry flavors and a tug of oak that blends in over time in the glass. A strong but suave tannic backbone and satin texture add to the enjoyment. A bit more extraction and finishing length than the regular Double L Vineyard bottling. Score: 93. Reviewed April 14, 2018

Winery: Morgan Winery
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