2018 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $26.99 (but often discounted). Clones are 50% Pommard 4, 20% Dijon 667, 15% clone 23, 8% Wädenswil 2A, and 7% Dijon clone 115. 100% de-stemmed, fermented in stainless steel open-top tanks after a 5-day cold soak. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Giving aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, cardamom spice, tilled earth, flower blossom and a touch of toasty oak. Mid-weight and forward-drinking in style, with flavors of black cherry, black plum and blackberry with a riff of oak in the background. Silky in texture, with quenching acidity and a modest but satisfying finish. Score: 91. Reviewed February 28, 2021

Winery: Cambria Estate Winery
From article: Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir