2016 Élevée Winegrowers Élevée Vineyard Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 350 cases, $50. Released September 1, 2018. A 4-acre high-density planting in volcanic (Jory) soil. 43% 777, 43% 115 and 14% Pommard. 100% de-stemmed, 10-day cold soak, native inoculum, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 36% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of red cherry and raspberry, sandalwood and musk lead to a mid weight styled wine that is elegant in character, offering an oak-kissed cherry core. Very refined with sound acidity and a modest but satisfying finish. Much better when tasted several hours after opening as the oak reached better integration. Score: 92. Reviewed March 23, 2019

Winery: Elevee Winegrowers
From article: Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir