2015 Knudsen Vineyards Estate Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.57, 500 cases, $55, screwcap. Clones 777 and 667 planted in Jory soil. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. · Light ruby red color in the glass. A very friendly wine with cozy aromas of red cherry, cranberry and sandalwood. Light to mid weight in style, with a charming core of red fruits with cherry as the centerpiece. Additional accents include baking spices and brioche. Elegantly styled and forward drinking with harmonious tannins and a robust finish that seems to build in generosity over time in the glass. This lovely wine reveals the demure, angelic side of Pinot Noir. Score: 93. Reviewed September 24, 2017

Winery: Knudsen Vineyards
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