2012 Sojourn Cellars Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.58, 825 cases, $54. Vineyard located in the northern end of the Petaluma Gap. Rocky soils that are de-vigorating. Clones 115, “828,” and 667 fermented and aged separately and then blended. 10% whole cluster. Native yeast fermentation, aged in 50% new French oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of black cherry, baking spice and toast. Smooth and harmonious on the palate, with layers of flavor including black cherry, black raspberry, sassafras, and spice. The toasty oak is nicely integrated, the tannins are supple and the wine finishes with respectable intensity. This is the most concentrated wine in the 2012 Sojourn lineup, but the wine handles its sappy fruit beautifully. Score: 92. Reviewed May 15, 2014

Winery: Sojourn Cellars
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir