Nose
Baking spices, cranberry, tobacco, leather and herbaceous notes.
Palate
Distinguished by a layered, supple elegance, this wine showcases the richer mouthfeel and spicier characteristics of Oregon pinot noir from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Balanced, medium tannins with a super-rich, chewy, suede texture, baking spices, blueberry, cranberry and cherry cola.
Growing Conditions
Spring came early in the Willamette Valley in 2016, with warm days and cool nights. Temperature shifts were gentle and humidity low.
Bottling
Jan. 19, 2018
Aging
12 months in French oak
