2018 Kutch Bohan Vineyard Graveyard Block Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.1% alc., 100 cases, $54. Grapes are from a block located in the lower portion of the vineyard. Head trained and dry farmed vines on their own roots.100% whole cluster, indigenous yeast primary fermentation, natural malolactic fermentation, minimal effective SO2. Aged in French oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Lovely aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, cola and ground savoury spice. Exuberant and intense fruit presence with layered flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and purple berry. There is a slight stem or green note in the background.The tannins are evident but not overly aggressive and the acidity is well integrated. Quite young and will benefit from a couple of years in the cellar. Score: 93. Reviewed August 27, 2020

Winery: Kutch Wines
From article: Old Vine California Pinot Noir Vineyards: Sonoma/Napa Counties, A-D