2014 Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block McMinnville Oregon Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 1,415 cases, $48. Pommard, 667, 777, 115 and Swan selection. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. A very ripe fruited wine, with aromas of black fruits, prune, dark chocolate, vanilla, nutty oak, exotic spices and muddy earth. Impressive sap on entry in a mid weight plus style, underlain with a noticeable snap of acidity. Firm fruit tannins and a roasted tone to the fruit, with the slightest hint of alcoholic warmth on the finish. Score: 90. Reviewed August 27, 2017

Winery: Brittan Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Wines