2017 Porter Creek Winegrower’s Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $65. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Shy but redeeming aromas of Bing cherry, spice, and cola. Very sleek in the mouth, featuring black raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors framed by firm tannins. A little rustic, rugged and reserved at present, with the fruit only peaking out. A serious wine with long-term potential. More appealing when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle but the tannins remained a bit daunting. Score: 93. Reviewed August 22, 2021

Winery: Porter Creek Vineyards
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part II: North Coast - Russian River Valley