2013 Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc.,pH 3.60, TA 0.57, $25, screwcap. Sourced from multiple vineyards in addition to estate fruit. Clones 115, 667, 777, 887, 113 and Pommard. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged 8 months in 15% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with scents of cherry, spice and nutty oak. The bright core of fresh Bing cherry and cranberry fruits is appealing as is the crisp finish. Accents of cola and oak play in the background, with oak showing more overlay than I prefer. A touch shallow on the mid palate attack, but otherwise a solid wine. Score: 89. Reviewed November 5, 2015

Winery: Rubin Family Vineyards & Winery
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