2014 Kramer Vineyards Rebecca’s Reserve Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

12.1% alc., pH 3.54, TA 0.61, 75 cases, $48. Rebecca’s block in the Estate Vineyard was planted to high vine density and Pommard and 115 clones in 1992. 100% de-stemmed, 6-day cold soak, aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Highly individualistic, with a rustic and earthy character. Aromas of cherry, blueberry and mulch lead to flavors of wood-infused cherry and blueberry fruits framed by firm tannins. There is a noticeable oak imprint, and the wine finishes with some power and tartness. Still dominated by earthy, oaky elements when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. I found it challenging to cozy up close to this one. Score: 88. Reviewed May 7, 2017

Winery: Kramer Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir