Founded in 1982, Rex Hill is a well-known name among Oregon Pinot Noir producers. While they produce several Pinot Noir bottlings, their Jacob-Hart Estate Vineyard wine is among their finest and the 2014 vintage is outstanding. The 2014 Jacob-Hart Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir reflects the ripeness of that harvest. The bouquet reveals vibrant blackberry, black cherry and raspberry fruits underlain by violet, vanilla, and baking spice nuances. The wine unfolds across the palate to show layers of blackberry, cherry and strawberry fruits seamlessly interwoven with nuances of vanilla, smoke, allspice and cinnamon. It has a full texture and mouthfeel and a long, complex finish. This rich and elegant Pinot Noir will age well for another 5 to 8 years and beyond.
Rex Hill, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
By Wayne Belding