La Crema, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2015

  This seductive Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley gets off to a good start with an inviting nose of violets and spice.  It only gets better from there.  On the palate the wine is exquisitely balanced, showing notes of raspberry and cherry with a touch of oak spice.  The texture is silky and supple, made for immediate consumption, although the excellent balance suggests it will age nicely over the next five to seven years.