2013 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.56, RS <0.05, $45. A selection of the best barrels from the estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A shy nose offers primarily earthy and mulch aromas with some dark fruits emerging with swirling. Much more impressive on the palate with a mid weight plus charge of luscious black cherry and black raspberry fruits, nicely spiced and oak-tinged. Impressive fullness in the mid palate with good generosity on the finish. Seemingly reluctant, the wine opened up the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, showing more aromatic brilliance, and more transparent fruit and spice on the palate. Score: 91-92. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Lenné Estate
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