2015 Asuncion Ridge Vineyards San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $45. Released May 2018. Estate vineyard is planted in the southern Santa Lucia Highlands mountains at 2000 feet elevation, a few miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. Winemaker Philip Krumal crafts his wines under the mentorship of winemaker Marc Goldberg and the inspiration of Yvonne Rich. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The offers aromas of earth, potpourri, spice box and cigar smoke. Full bodied in the mouth, featuring generous flavors of black grape, black raspberry spiced with vanilla. Very agreeable, with a velvety texture, integrated tannins, appropriate oak input, and some finish. Reminds me of Meiomi Pinot Noir but better. Score: 90. Reviewed June 29, 2018

Winery: Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn
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