2014 Domaine Della Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.44, TA 0.59, 250 cases, $60. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 47% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Considerable swirling is needed to coax the demure aromas of black cherry, red berry, underbrush and roasted nuts to the forefront. More enjoyable on the palate, with a mid weight plus charge of black cherry and black raspberry fruits accented with baking spices. Suave in texture with balanced tannins and some length on the finish that leaves a slight sense of alcoholic warmth in its wake. Although the chemistry of this wine would indicate comparable acidity to the Sonoma Coast bottling, this wine does not have the same vibrancy. Score: 89. Reviewed June 5, 2015

Winery: Domaine Della
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Sonoma County Pinot Noir