2015 Asuncion Ridge Vineyards San Luis Obispo County Barrel Select Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., $65. Released May 2018. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy dark fruit aromas along with oak spice and barrel notes. Very plush in the mouth in a mid weight plus style, with flavors of boysenberry and blackberry. The vanilla note found in the regular bottling shows up here as well. Big, ripe and boisterous, yet the tannins are restrained, the fruit is bright and not jammy, and oak adds agreeable highlights. A little more enjoyable when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Not my preferred style, but will find a good number of fans. Score: 92. Reviewed June 29, 2018

Winery: Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn
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