2013 Arista Perli Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 208 cases, $68. Vineyard planted in 2001 and owned and farmed by Steve Alden. Located at 2,200 feet elevation and about 6 miles inland. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose opens with aromas of dark red berries, black cherry and sous-bois, with an espresso note gaining traction over time in the glass. The mid weight core of nicely ripened dark raspberry, blackberry and black cherry fruits offers length and energy although the fruit is overlain with lavish oak. The satiny texture is very appealing and the smooth finish is generously endowed with fruit and oak-driven notes of anise, smoke and black tea. Score: 90. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: Arista Winery
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay