2017 Chehalem Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve
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Limpid magenta. Spice-accented red berries, candied flowers, vanilla and exotic spices on the highly perfumed nose. A core of juicy acidity supports sappy, mineral-driven raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that take on woodsmoke and cola nuances in the glass. Turns sweeter with air and shows resonating red fruit and floral character on the impressively persistent finish, which is framed by silky, well-knit tannins. 38% new oak.
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Josh Raynolds
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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Medium ruby-purple, the 2017 Pinot Noir Reserve has delicate aromas of dried flowers and potpourri over a core of warm cranberries and red and black berries with notes of dust, tea leaves and a spicy undercurrent. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is delicate but concentrated with grainy tannins and well-woven freshness, finishing nuanced. Lovely! 500 cases produced.