2015 E16 Upper Bench - Escolle Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.57, RS 0.01 g/L, 395 cases, $42. Pommard clone planted in 2008. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of black cherry and pomegranate. A very gracious wine with mid weight flavors of dark red and black cherry and raspberry. Silky, with gossamer tannins and soothing harmony. The wine trails off on the finish with a downy elegance. Score: 92. Reviewed April 16, 2019

Winery: E16 Wine Company
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines