2016 Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $14.99. Bottled by Cloudline Cellars, Dundee, Oregon. A Drouhin family label. Currently a featured wine at Trader Joe’s stores and widely available in supermarkets. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Lovely aromas of cherry, spice, malt and earth. Good richness and juiciness in a mid weight style featuring a core of black cherry fruit accent with an oak compliment. Forward drinking, rather elegant, with minimal tannins and a modest finish. Very good Pinot character at this price point. The wine held up in the glass over several hours. Score: 89. Reviewed February 21, 2018

Winery: Cloudline Cellars
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