2016 Big Table Farm Wirtz Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 203 cases, $62. Last vintage from this vineyard since the economic realities of leasing and farming an old vineyard no longer made sense. 45-year-old vines. Coury “clone.” Wild cherries on the label. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Classy aromas of Bing cherry, cardamom spice, burnt tobacco and espresso. Generously layered tiers of ripe ollaliberry, purple grape and blackberry flavors showing significant extraction. There are underlying flavors of grilled pork and spice as well. The suave texture and silky tannins make for seductive drinking. Very charming and harmonious. Score: 93. Reviewed October 12, 2018

Winery: Big Table Farm
From article: Oregon’s Big Table Farm and California’s Big Basin Committed to Whole Cluster