2016 Sanglier Cellars Emilia’s Cuvée Bennett Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.62, 115 cases, $60. Sourced from the Henry David Vineyard that the winery has farmed since 2005. Calera and Swan clones. 100% de-stemmed, aged 19 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Savory aromas of stem, dried herbs, dried rose petal and earth combine with fruity aromas of muddled cherry. Darker fruited on the palate in a middleweight style, featuring flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and red candy spice. Mouth filling with mid palate persistence and a special finish of uncommon length. The velvety texture is particularly seductive. This wine is deserving of the “Reserve” designation. Score: 93. Reviewed June 19, 2019

Winery: Sanglier Cellars
From article: Recently Tasted Sonoma County Wines