2007 Lynmar Estate Zephyr Farms Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.62, 569 cases, $70. Dijon clones planted in Goldridge soils at the western border of the Green Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations. Final blend is 50% 667, 25% 777 and 25% 115. 100% de-stemmed, 7-10 day cold soak, native yeast fermentation, aged 16 months in 70% new French oak barrels. · The aromatics are stunning featuring savory fruits and herbs. Picks up interest over the time in the glass, displaying a tasty array of red and black stone fruits and berries with an earthy and savory herbal underpinning. Still has tannins to shed and will benefit with additional time in the cellar. Very good. Reviewed June 22, 2010

Winery: Lynmar
From article: Along the Pinot Trail