2014 Lenné Estate cinq élus Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. Pronounced “sank aloo,” this wine represents a blend of the best barrel from each of the vineyard’s five different clonal blocks. Only produced in great vintages. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is reserved but pleasant, featuring aromas of dark berries and spice. Beautifully balanced and sporting a light footprint, this wine is clearly classy. Mid weight flavors of black raspberry, boysenberry, plum and spice light up the palate. Oak plays a favorable seasoning role. This wine has more fruit talking and more finish. Still shy aromatically the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, but the potential for this wine is obvious. “Sank aloo” rhymes with “thank you,” and we have to give thanks for wines like this. Score: 92-93. Reviewed November 19, 2016

Winery: Lenné Estate
From article: Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir