Bergström, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012

The Silice Vineyard is a new name from an old source of Bergström Pinot Noirs.  Formerly bottled as the de Lancellotti Vineyard, the Silice fruit is sourced from the best parts of that site and is named for the sandstone-based soils there.  The 2012 harvest offers a perfectly ripe fruit character and a rich texture in the wine.  Rich blackberry, and black cherry fruits are evident at the nose and are backed by violet, vanilla, cracked pepper and baking spice nuances.  The flavors show layers of cherry, strawberry and blackberry fruits underscored by nuances of vanilla, flowers and cinnamon spice.  The velvety fruit and baking spice tones linger at the finish.  This is a plush and elegant Pinot Noir that will develop and improve for another 4+ years.