2014 Bacigalupi Vineyards Goddard Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.61, 95 cases, $70. Inaugural bottling in honor of the Bacigalupi’s 60th anniversary of farming premium grapes in the Russian River Valley. Harvest Brix 25.0º. 100% Wente clone. 100% de-stemmed, fermented whole berries. Aged in French oak barrels, 40% new, with lees stirring. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. The nose is entirely seductive, sporting bright aromas of Bing cherry, rhubarb and spice. Deeply flavored with well-ripened cherry fruit accented with notes of cola and dark cocoa. Elegant and charming, with velvety tannins and deftly integrated oak. Score: 91. Reviewed June 5, 2015

Winery: Bacigalupi Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Sonoma County Pinot Noir