Wyncroft Pinot Noir Lepage Estate

Barrel sample at the winery. Clones 943 and 115 among the clones used. The combined brix of the grapes picked came in at 24 brix but some grapes reached 26 brix which is unusually high for Michigan. Aged in used French oak. Rather fruity at the present with black cherry and cranberry notes. Spicy finish and richly textured. Could be the best Pinot Jim has made in a while but he thought this would be a wine to drink younger. …