2013 MacPhail Wightman House Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.79, TA 0.55, 95 cases, $55. Harvest Brix 23.5º. Martini clone. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, proprietary yeast primary fermentation, native malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged 11 months sur lie in 100% French oak barrels, 50% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with elevating aromas of cherry, raspberry and sous-bois. Very silky on the palate, with plenty of personality, featuring mid weight flavors of black cherry, blackberry, anise and black tea. Impressive fruit presence in a beautifully balanced wine that aims to please. Score: 91. Reviewed November 22, 2015

Winery: MacPhail Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir