2014 Loring Wine Company Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., pH 3.75, 1,000 cases, $28. Released September 2015. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. This wine features a heavy hand with oak, with aromas and flavors of toast, cigar box and anise dominating the black cherry and plum fruit essence. Silky in the mouth, with a cherry fueled finish that is imbued with tart citrus acidity. Score: 86. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: Loring Wine Company
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay