2013 Black Kite Cellars “Stony Terrace” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.58, 350 cases, $60. Pommard clone grown at Kite’s Rest Vineyard. Elevation 217 feet, north facing, gravelly loam soils, yields 1.0-2.5 tons per acre. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very fragrant, with aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, woodlands, sous-bois and a floral note elevating from the glass. Inviting richness of darker cherry and berry flavors are backed by mildly firm tannins and juicy acidity. Silky in the mouth, with a vibrant and flavorful finish that really hangs on. Score: 93. Reviewed December 12, 2015

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