WALT continues their line of Pinot Noir from different appellations with this fine wine from Shea Vineyard. While their California offerings tend to the big side, this is an elegant, red fruit focused effort, showing spiced strawberry, rhubarb, damp earth and mild spice box presented on a structured acidic backbone that bodes well for aging. There’s no bitterness or stemmy/weedy character here. I’d age this wine a few years to realize its full potential — it’ll be worth the wait.
WALT Wines, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2012
By Rich Cook