2013 Amalie Robert Dijon Clones Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

12.3% alc., 890 cases, $40. 100% estate grown Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir clones 60, 113, 114, 115, 667, 777 and “828.” · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose leads with aromas of cherry, red berry, dusty rose, pipe smoke and a subtle green note. Mid weight in style and silky in texture, with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, exotic spice and tobacco. Nicely balanced with a complimentary whole cluster character. The fruit is on the under ripe side, but the wine delivers. Still fine when tasted two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed June 25, 2017

Winery: Amalie Robert Estate
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines