Brooks Winery, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is the living legacy of Jimi Brooks, a visionary Portland native. Jimi passed away unexpectedly in 2004 at the age of 38. His son Pascal (8 years old at the time) became the Owner of Brooks, and Brooks has continued with the dedication of Jimi’s best friend, Chris Williams (Brooks’ Winemaker), and his sister, Janie Heuck (Brooks’ Managing Director). Their 2017 Sunset Ridge Pinot Noir Is darkly delicious with brooding characteristics and wonderfully balanced. It is loaded with layered black cherry cola, framboise, anise, and clove / allspice that jump out of the glass on the first whiff and all that carries over to the palate. It is silky with an elegant texture. So very delicious you will have to restrain yourself from immediately polishing off the bottle.
Brooks Winery, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017
By Miranda Franco