2013 Cobden Wini Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., pH 3.71, TA 0.57, 90 cases, $40. Sourced from Hogan’s Run and Moore Family vineyards. Clones 667 and 777. Aged sur lie with monthly batonage for 11 months in 100% French oak barrels, 50% new. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Lovely aromas of fresh Bing cherries and forest floor. The oak-kissed, mid weight plus core of juicy black cherry and pomegranate fruit is full-flavored and pleasing. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine was considerably more appealing with better oak integration and more polish. The wine packs a little heat on the finish. Score: 89. Reviewed April 20, 2015

Winery: Cobden Wini
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir, Rosé & Chardonnay