2015 Brooks Janus Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.55, 1,200 cases, $38. The winery’s flagship Pinot Noir that is an expressive blend of multiple vineyards by winemaker Chris Williams. 100% de-stemmed, native fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Cross-flow filtered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. A righteous perfume of cherry pie, raspberry coulis, blackberry reduction and toasty, sweet oak. Well-ripened purple and black berry fruits with an oak background. Bright and silky in the mouth with crunchy fruit appeal. Much more appealing when tasted several hours after opening. The fruit veers a little more to the ripe side than I prefer. Score: 90. Reviewed October 12, 2018

Winery: Brooks Winery
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