2012 Penner-Ash Estate Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc.,pH 3.69, TA 0.56, 753 cases, $65. Harvest Brix 25.7º. Aged 10 months in 32% new, 21% 1-year-old, 32% 2-year-old, and 15% neutral French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is fruity and fragrant, featuring aromas of dark berries, cassis forest floor and vanilla. Structured and sappy, with flavors of sweet blackberry, black raspberry, and pomegranate, with a hint of brewed tea, backed by a noticeable oak imprint. Unusually extracted for an Oregon Pinot Noir reflecting the 2012 vintage. The finish is fruity and racy with a good cut of acidity. Score: 90. Reviewed March 16, 2015

Winery: Penner-Ash Wine Cellars
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir