(Sanguis Pinot Noir Loner R11-a John Sebastiano Vineyard) Hazy dark red violet color; lifted, fresh, tart cranberry, sous bois, dried roses, tart black cherry, baked strawberry nose; rich, tight, tart black cherry, black raspberry puree, mineral, vaguely saline, baked strawberry, light cinnamon palate; could use 1-2 years; medium-plus finish (14.1% alcohol; 35% whole cluster; 17 months in used French oak)
By Richard Jennings
(Sanguis Pinot Noir Loner R11-a John Sebastiano Vineyard) Hazy dark red violet color; lifted, fresh, tart cranberry, sous bois, dried roses, tart black cherry, baked strawberry nose; rich, tight, tart black cherry, black raspberry puree, mineral, vaguely saline, baked strawberry, light cinnamon palate; could use 1-2 years; medium-plus finish (14.1% alcohol; 35% whole cluster; 17 months in used French oak)3/1/2014, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points