2012 Bergström Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard
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The 2012 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, which Josh referred to as the "Clos Vougeot" vineyard of Oregon, comes from six vineyard blocks and sees around 30 to 35% new oak in the final blend. It has a fine floral bouquet with violets and rose petals infusing the slightly "pillowy" bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, quite lithe red berry fruit tinctured with sea salt. There is a slight ferrous note toward the finish that shows admirable elegance and restraint without compensating on intensity. There is something a little foursquare here at the moment, so I would afford this 12-18 months in bottle.
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Josh Raynolds
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Bright ruby-red. Potent dark berry and cherry compote scents show excellent clarity, with smoky mineral, floral pastille and Asian spice notes adding lift. Stains the palate with sweet red and dark berry flavors that put on weight with air. Delivers a superb blend of power and vivacity, with chewy tannins coming on late to add shape to the long, sweet, vanilla-tinged finish. While this substantial pinot still has years of life ahead of it, it offers surprising up-front appeal as well.