2015 Sinor-Lavalle Anniversary Cuvée San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 50 cases, $50. 100% Bassi vineyard fruit. Harvest Brix about 25º. All native primary and malolactic fermentation. 100% stem inclusion. Aged about 17 months in French oak barrels, no new barrel. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. This wine needs time to unwind and yield its charms. Aromas of fresh black cherry and dark red berry with a touch of oak-driven vanilla, toast and marzipan. Smooth and sleek on the palate in a mid weight style, exhibiting expansive purple and blackberry fruits. The wine is giving now, with gentle tannins sound acidity. Score: 90. Reviewed March 23, 2019

Winery: Sinor-LaVallee
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