as the 2013 really needs a number of years to be at its very best

earthy and somewhat rustic flavors that pack plenty of punch and admirable concentration

An almost timid nose reluctantly shares its aromas of various white orchard fruit that are laced with hints of citrus

well-supported by about eight grams of residual sugar

(91-94)/2026+

Peake Ranch, John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml as the 2013 really needsA barrel sample, the pale to medium ruby purple colored 2018 Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard opens with a pow! on the youthful nose, giving up aromas of violet, lilac, fresh blueberry and boysenberry jam with cinnamon, orange peel, macerated strawberries, baked rhubarb and dried red cherry plus dried leaves and dusty earth accents. Medium bodied, it offers oodles of perfumed, purely defined fruits with grainy textured tannins and lip smacking