Give this food friendly wine some breathing time before serving, but be sure to enjoy its evolution in the glass as it airs. Initial aromas of earth and granite give way slowly to leaf and brown spice, adding bright cherry and strawberry fruit with additional time. The palate is bright, delivers the nose well and has a long, well integrated finish that brings a smoky note forward. The acid numbers come in on the low side, but it doesn’t show any lack of acidity in the mouth. Nice! Contains clones 115, 777, Pommard and Wadensville.
Fullerton, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook