In the same ball park, the 2012 Pinot Noir Julia’s Vineyard spent 15 months in 40% new French oak before bottling. A medium to full-bodied, rich and textured effort, it offers plenty of darker berry fruit, licorice, pepper and minerality in its rustic, chewy profile. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years.
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