2008 Windy Oaks Estate Limited Release Wild Yeast Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 133 cases, $55. Aged 17 months in 65% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Unique aromatic profile featuring scents of cherries, wild marionberries, oak cask, raisin and fresh fig. The flavors echo the nose with cherry notes that are especially vivid. A riper fruit profile wine with appealing restraint and remarkable persistence on the finish. Very good. Reviewed May 15, 2011

Winery: Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery
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