2017 St. Innocent Shea Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 923 cases, $60. Released October 2021. Pommard and Dijon 115 clones. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 21% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Nicely appointed aromas of red fruits, baking spices and cracker barrel. Very appealing, reaching new heights over time in the glass. Mid-weight flavors of black cherry and raspberry framed by gentle tannins and a lively acid spine. Impeccable harmony and a lingering finish. Score: 94. Reviewed February 21, 2022

Winery: St. Innocent Winery
From article: A Brief Fling with St. Innocent Pinot Noir