2014 Lazy Creek Vineyards Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc, pH 3.83, TA 0.51, 422 cases, $60. Aged in 68% new and 32% older French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose leads with hi-tone aromas of black cherry, black grape, anise and smoky spices. The tasty core of black cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, spice and smoky oak flavors arrive with purpose on the mid palate and persist through a fruit-laden finish. Some more bottle age will integrate the oak overlay further but the wine is very enjoyable now. Score: 92. Reviewed July 24, 2016

Winery: Lazy Creek Vineyards
From article: Press Tasting of Current Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Releases