2017 Lula Founder’s Cuvée Mendocino Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.40, TA 0.63, 100 cases, $50. 50% clone 777 and Pommard from Lula Vineyard and 50% Peterson and Costa vineyards located in Comptche. 100% de-stemmed, 2-day cold soak, inoculated yeast, 10 to 15 day post fermentation extended maceration, and aged 10 months in new and used French oak barrels. Lightly fined and filtered before bottling. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Well-ripened fruit aromas of blackberry, black currant and raisin lead to a mid weight styled wine that is richly endowed with an array of well-spiced and somewhat earthy dark fruits. A firm tannic backbone supports the hefty fruit load and there is enough acidity for adequate vitality. An intensely fruity finish leaves an impression. Score: 91. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Lula Cellars
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines