A deeply extracted Pinot Noir, concentrated even more by a percentage of the juice being bled off at fermentation to deepen color and skin flavor influence. The result here is a dark, full throttle expression of black fruit and damp earth minerality. Try it with something you might normally serve a Syrah with if you want something just a tad lighter in your glass. This is a compelling, unique take on Pinot Noir.
J. Lohr, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
By Rich Cook