La Crema Pinot Noir 2012

The 2012 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is sourced from selected cool-climate vineyards in proximity to the Pacific Ocean. A blend of pinot noir clones fermented in small open-top tanks and aged in 26 percent new (98 percent French) oak barrels for six months, it's as good or better than many costing twice as much. It offers enticing aromas of fresh cherries, berries, and sous-bois (forest floor) that soar from the glass. A delicious arsenal of flavors including dark red strawberries, cherries, cola, gregarious spice, and a dusting of oak offer excellent depth and length ... (Rusty Gaffney, orangecoast.com, Nov. 29, 2013)