2013 Black Kite Cellars “Redwoods Edge” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.58, 335 cases, $60. Dijon 114 and 115 clones planted at Kite’s Rest Vineyard. 321 feet elevation, north facing, loam soils. Yields 1.5-2.0 tons per acre. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of macerated dark cherries and spicy, smoky oak lead to a charming medium- bodied core of cherry and huckleberry fruit flavors underlain with smoky oak and a touch of umami. The tannins are balanced and the finish is courageous and juicy. The wine is lavishly oaked and shows a slight bit of alcoholic warmth on the finish, but still has a lot to recommend. Score: 90. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: Black Kite Cellars
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay