2013 Soléna Guadalupe Vineyard Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., pH 3.57, 198 cases, $40. Vineyard was densely planted to Pommard, Wädenswil and Dijon clones in sedimentary Willakenzie soils in 2006. Harvest Brix 21.7º. Aged 9 months in 38% new French oak barrels. · Light cherry color in the glass. Shy aromas of cherry pie glaze and cedary oak. Light to mid weight flavors of cherries and strawberries. The silky texture is appealing, but the tannins currently dominate the fruit. This wine needs more time in the cellar for the tannins to soften and the fruit to fully emerge. Score: 89. Reviewed July 13, 2015

Winery: Soléna Estate
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