2012 Amalie Robert The Uncarved Block Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., 1,000 cases, $30. An introduction to the winery’s style of whole cluster and indigenous yeast fermentation. Represents a combination of all the clones and rootstock combinations of Pinot Noir grown throughout the property. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The whole cluster inspired nose offers aromas of burnt tobacco, wilted rose and charred oak. Succulent black raspberry and purple grape fruit flavors arrive in the mouth with purpose. Accents of smoke and black tea add interest. The tannins are silky and the finish has pedigree. Even better when tasted two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle with more soaring aromatics and displaying the balance to age successfully. This wine will appeal most to those who favor whole cluster embossed Pinot Noir. Score: 91. Reviewed June 25, 2017

Winery: Amalie Robert Estate
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines