2018 Ron Noble Estate Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap Sonoma County

WSI94+ WA92 Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Estate has pretty aromas of black cherries, charcuterie, woodsmoke, blood orange and loads of spicy accents. The medium-bodied palate offers a lovely blend of fruit and earth, nuanced, bright and fresh with a ripe frame and long, layered finish. 356 cases produced.
WE92 Stemmy and earthy, this intriguing estate wine is lifted in red fruit, with persistent accents of mixed dried herbs. From a relatively cool site, it offers structure, lushness and length, with bright acidity helping to keep it balanced and poised.
Estate Notes: This wine has deep purple hues, ripe dark red and blue fruit/berry aromatics and flavors, and subtle but cool herbal tones. It shows gorgeous fruit density mid-palate and excellent structure and opulence, while finishing with balanced acidity.
Whole clusters incorporated into fermenter; Small, open top, stainless steel tanks; Cold soak 5-7 days; Native yeast fermentation; Minimal SO2 addition; 40-50% new French Oak; Elevage 14-15 months sur lie prior to bottling.