2015 Brooks Temperance Hill Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.62, 250 cases, $48. Vines planted in 1981 in volcanic Jory and Nekia soils and farmed organically. 40% 777, 31% Pommard, 29% Wädenswil. Average harvest Bris 22.5º. Native fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Cross-flow filtered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Scents of cherry and oak-driven nuts and spice. The discreetly concentrated core of blueberry and boysenberry fruits have up-front appeal and length in the mouth. Good vibrancy, with sleek tannins and a juicy finish. A very balanced package from one of Oregon’s most prestigious vineyards. Score: 92. Reviewed October 12, 2018

Winery: Brooks Winery
From article: Brooks: Passionate About Organic and Biodynamic Farming and Natural Winemaking