2013 CIRQ "Bootlegger's Hill" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2013 CIRQ "Bootlegger's Hill" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (96RP, 95WS, 93VN). Wine Advocate: "The first vintage from this vineyard, the utterly sensational 694-case 2013 Pinot Noir Bootlegger's Hill was completely destemmed and was brought up in 55% new French oak, with a small part in concrete egg. Offering incredible notes of creme de cassis and black currants, with beautifully integrated oak, it has medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, layered, ultra-pure texture, fine tannin and a flat out awesome finish. It's certainly one of the superstar Pinot Noirs from California and while it's brilliant today, it should drink well for 10-15+ years. (JD)" (09/2016)