Wesmar Pinot Noir Oehlman Russian River Valley - 2011 (750ml) Size:750ml and black currants

and black currants

Ruby red color with dark tones

full-bodied mouthfeel and a finish of close to 50+ seconds

and silky smooth (the latter characteristic being somewhat atypical for a young Beaucastel)

I asked the winemaking team what the final blend was for the 2002 Private Reserve

Wesmar Pinot Noir Oehlman Russian River Valley - 2011 (750ml) Size:750ml and black currantsBright ruby red. High pitched red berry, cherry and rose scents, with notes of star anise and allspice adding complexity. On the palate, vibrant raspberry and wild cherry flavors slowly become sweeter with air and pick up a sexy oak spice nuance. Shows very good depth of flavor but comes off as elegant and poised, finishing with excellent thrust, focus and length. Stephen Tanzer Vinous 91 points