2018 Winderlea Murto Vineyard Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.38, TA 0.64, 245 cases, $60. Grapes were 100% de-stemmed. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 3% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is markedly nuanced with aromas of black cherry, dark red rose, cigar and barnyard. More ripeness, richness and earthiness and less acid-driven than the 2017 version of this wine, and more appealing. The core of black cherry and boysenberry fruit has an inviting earthy underpinning so desirable in Pinot Noir. The tannic spine is gentle and the finish is very long and succulent. Still exceptional two days later from a previously opened bottle when the extravagant nose carried on. The 2018 vintage seems more age worthy than the 2017 vintage version of this wine. Score: 96. Reviewed May 30, 2022

Winery: Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
From article: Vineyards Established 1972-1973