Battle Creek Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton District (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2016

For a late release bottling this shows the freshness of a much younger wine, with racy acidity balancing rich fruit and a viscous texture, keeping the dark fruit pulsing with life.  Notes of damp earth, anise and fall spice dance on the palate among the berries, and the finish lingers long.  Beautiful wine!