2017 Beauregard Vineyards Coast Grade Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

12.7% alc., 500 cases, $60. Native yeast fermented. 15% whole cluster. Aged in 20% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose offers an array of aromas including black cherry, forest floor, peppery spice and oak. Somewhat hardy in a mid-weight plus style, with flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruit, spice and seasoned oak. Soothing in texture, with integrated tannins and some, but not extraordinary length on the finish. Score: 91. Reviewed November 12, 2020

Winery: Beauregard Vineyards
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