Reuling Pinot Noir 2012 (Sonoma County, California) - [WE 93] [ST 90]

Notes from the Winemaker:: Following one of the most perfect growing seasons we’ve ever seen, the grapes were harvested on September 27, 2012. Nose:Lavender Oil, Hoisin Plum Sauce, Pronounced Blue & Red Fruits, Hibiscus, Jicama, Rosemary Flowers, Lilac, Bay Leaf, Minerality, Marionberry, Chinese 5 Spice, Rose Petals, Black berry.Mouth:Incredible focused entry, beautifully balanced weight and structure while retaining grace and elegance, balanced acid, firm but evolved tannins and an incredible finish and length.Fermentation Notes:Reuling Clone ‘L’ 50% Whole ClusterCalera & Reuling Clone ‘R’ 100% De-Stemmed All 3 clones fermented in separate tanks 100% Native or Indigenous Yeasts 5 day cold soak, 16 day fermentationsBarrel Aging: 10 monthsOak: 45% New, 55% UsedCoopers: 90% Remond, 10% DamyFinished Wine:pH: 3.79 TA: 5.4Alc%: 14.0 Ratings & Reviews 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:"Reuling is humming its way toward continued greatness in working with its own co