2015 Child’s Play Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 868 cases, $30, screw cap. Aged 10 months in primarily neutral French oak barrels. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Off putting nose featuring aromas of charcoal and ash with fruit never showing up. Mid weighted, oak-infused, black cherry, black raspberry and plum flavors backed by dusty tannins. The oak treatment is imposing and the finish is astringent. Score: 84. Reviewed June 29, 2018

Winery: Child's Play
From article: Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay