Pfendler Estate Pinot Noir 2013
(Sonoma Coast, California) - [WE 90]

Notes from the Winemaker:

Bright ruby in color with rich notes of black cherry, violets, black tea, wild berries, herbs and mocha aromas. The avors are rich and opulent with bright pomegranate, plum, tobacco leaf, rhubarb and clove that continue to the long, sultry nish. Beautiful acidity and silky tannings nish o this knockout.

Winemaking: Destemmed & hand-sorted, 7-day whole berry cold soak, 8 months sur lees aging

Technical Data:
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 14.5%
Cooperage: 11 months French oak (50% new)
Clones: Joseph Swan, Calera & Pommard
Production: 350 Cases

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
"Showing good balance, this wine tastes focused, bright and lively. Firm acidity and tannins back up generous, ripe cherry and black plum flavors. It feels ultrasmooth on the palate and is a pleasure to sip." - Jim Gordon (11/1/2015)