2017 McIntyre McIntyre Estate Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.63, TA 0.61, 346 cases, $48. A combination of the best blocks, the best lots, and the best barrels from the 80-acre Estate Vineyard with the core from the “Old Vine” Block. Indigenous yeast fermentations. · Dark garnet color in the glass. A very ripe fruit profile dominates the nose and palate. Aromas of blueberry, boysenberry, raisin and almond paste. Full-weighted style with bold flavors of jammy boysenberry, black raspberry and raisin. The wine finishes with a flourish of intensely-flavored fruit compote. Score: 88. Reviewed July 24, 2022

Winery: McIntyre Vineyards
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