Clones 115, 667 and a touch of whole cluster fermentation make up this vintage of Jenkins. It’s young-ish of course, with bright oak toast and spice forward at present. It shows black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, fall spice and cardamom on the nose, followed up in linear fashion by the palate flavors. Great acidity creates a citric vibe in the finish, and the bright toast is just starting to integrate. Hold a while.
Ten Acre Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
By Rich Cook