2011 Peter Paul Wines Trenton Road Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 240 cases, $40. Sourced from grapes grown just north of Forestville on a hillside above the Russian River. Dijon 777 clone. Aged in 70% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Tarry, smoky oak dominates the black cherry fruit in the nose. Middleweight core of ripe black cherry fruit immersed in smoky oak. Lacks nuance, length and personality. Score: 86. Reviewed July 19, 2014

Winery: Peter Paul Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay & Outliers