2014 Black Kite Cellars Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., 120 cases, $50. Pisoni selection. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Seasoned oak and dark fruits combine in an inviting perfume. Fruit-driven, with a luscious core of lip smacking blackberry and red and black raspberry fruits. The copious fruit and alcohol adds a bit of sweetness and a velvety mouthfeel. Assertive dark fruits embellish the finish that leaves a hint of alcoholic warmth in its wake. Score: 90. Reviewed December 13, 2016

Winery: Black Kite Cellars
From article: Final California Wine Reviews of 2016