2016 Élevée Winegrowers Madrona Hill Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 300 cases, $50. Released September 1, 2018. Vineyard consists of 19 acres planted to Pommard and Dijon clones in Laurelwood series (Loess) soil. 100% de-stemmed, 10-day cold soak, native inoculum, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Shy aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, and pine. Big and bold in the mouth in a mid weight plus style, offering boastful flavors of black cherry and purple berry framed by supportive tobacco oak. Nice harmony, with gracious tannins and a fruit-driven finish. Score: 92. Reviewed March 23, 2019

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