2013 Matrix Winery Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.60, 199 cases, $65. A best barrel selection of wines from Nunes, R. Buoncristiani and Bacigalupi vineyards. Native yeast fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels and bottled unfined. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, kirsch, vanilla and spice lead to a delicious core of fresh cherry fruit accented with baking spices. Nicely balanced with plenty of heady cherry saturating the palate and lasting through an extended finish. Much more charm and nimble character than the regular Russian River Valley bottling. Score: 90. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Matrix Winery
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