2015 Broadley Shea Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $50. Clones 777 and Wädenswil. Wild yeast fermentation in 3-ton open-top Taransaud wood fermenter for 14-21 days. Starting with pump overs in the early stage and switching to 3 punch downs a day. Aged in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% neutral for 12 months. · Moderately light ruby red color in the glass. Rather shy and primary but pleasant aromas of cherry, raspberry and rose petal. Further bottle aging should release the aromatics (the wine was more aromatic when tasted from a previously opened bottle the next day). Prominent tannins frame the middleweight core of black cherry and black raspberry fruits that impress the mid palate. Silky in the mouth, with a rather long, fruit-filled finish offering slight astringency. This wine definitely requires decanting or further cellaring. Score: 91-92. Reviewed June 25, 2017

Winery: Broadley Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines