2018 Mansfield-Dunne Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 336 cases, $39. A blend of ten clones. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 43% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Richly perfumed with aromas of blackberry preserves, black tea and dark rose petal. Full-bodied, with vigorous dark fruit flavors including blackberry, black grape, cassis and dark chocolate. Silky in texture, with weighty tannins and some length on the generously-fruited finish. Score: 90. Reviewed February 28, 2021

Winery: Mansfield-Dunne
From article: Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir