2014 Cristom Jessie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.57, 964 cases, $59. This 11.53-acre vineyard was planted in 1994 on a very steep, east-facing hillside site. Vines are planted at a high density of 2,311 vines per acre. Basalt soils including Jory and Nekia. Clones 115, 114, 777, 113, 667 and Pommard on three rootstocks. Harvest Brix 24.4º-24.9º. 40% whole clusters, no cold soak, native yeast fermentations, bladder pressed, aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 52% new. Bottled after fining with egg whites and unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The aromas are varied and include cherry, rose petal, spice, earth and oak. Noticeable vigor in a mid weight styled wine with flavors of cherry, raspberry, spice and floral goodness. A little more masculine and “grounded” than the Marjorie with a little more structural tannins and perhaps a little less exuberant. The texture is refined and polished and there is noticeable intensity on the finish. Score: 93. Reviewed December 13, 2016

Winery: Cristom Vineyards
From article: Final Oregon Wine Reviews of 2016