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92 WA.
"Justin's straight 2013 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County is a smoking wine. Coming mostly from Bien Nacido, Dierberg and Bentrock vineyards and aged all in neutral oak (it saw a touch of whole cluster), it gives up more dark berry and currant-like fruits to go with notions of smoke, pepper and forest-floor aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, tight, focused and pure, it's already drinking beautifully, but should have no issues evolving . . ." Wine Advocate #220, Aug 2015 |