2014 BENCH Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.68, $24. Sourced primarily from the Sangiacomo Amaral Ranch Vineyard located north of San Pablo Bay, combined with a small amount of Vines and Roses Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. 70% de-stemmed, long cold soak, feral primary and malolactic fermentations, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. Cherry and cranberry fruit are front and center in this light to mid weighted wine that is pleasantly forward drinking, finishing modestly but with verve. Score: 89. Reviewed October 2, 2016

Winery: Bench
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir