2012 Gloria Ferrer Dijon Clone Selection Carneros Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.54, 100 cases, $50.Gloria Ferrer has 16 clones of Pinot Noir in production on the winery’s 333-acre estate. Almost 11 acres are planted to Dijon 115 and in this vintage was chosen for the winery’s first single vineyard and single clone bottling. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Very aromatic, with an intense perfume of black cherry, dark raspberry and spice with toasty oak. Very polished with bold flavors of black cherry and black raspberry complimented by notes of earth, anise and spice. Generous and welcoming now, but will easily age several years. Score: 90. Reviewed March 16, 2015

Winery: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir