2013 Soliste L’Ermite Rouge Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 23 cases, $100. 50% whole cluster fermentation. Aged 22 months in a French oak barrel from Tonnellerie Rousseau. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Deeply perfumed with both fruity and savory aromas of cherry, spice, wine cave and stalky stem. A little more riper fruited than most Soliste Pinot Noir bottlings, yet highly engaging with mid weight racy flavors of cherry, marionberry and spice. Fine-grain tannins, impeccable balance, and a long finish suggest a Chambertain character. Score: 93. Reviewed June 18, 2016

Winery: Soliste
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