Stuhlmuller Pinot Noir Amber Block Starr Ridge Vineyard 2016

The medium ruby colored 2016 Pinot Noir Amber Block Starr Ridge Vineyard opens with scents of earth and tar that give way to Bing cherries, tart cranberries, blueberry and tangerine peel with notes of stone, moss-covered bark and floral tinges. Light to medium-bodied, it offers fresh, perfumed fruits with a gentle tannic frame, juicy acidity and a long, spicy finish.

Made in small quantities, this block-specific wine is lush and juicy in black cherry and raspberry, offering a classic expression of the appellation. Round and enticing, it suggests cola spice and black tea in undulating layers, finishing with a taste of creamy vanilla.