2017 Samuel Robert Winery Vintner’s Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., $16. This label is produced by Samuel and Bryn Coelho. Samuel is the son of celebrated Oregon winemakers Dave and Deolinda Coehlo. The wine is sold online in 6 and 12 packs but can be found at Total Wine & More. Post fermentation extended maceration. Aged in French oak barrels. · Light garnet color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of strawberry, red cherry, bark and earthy flora. Lighter weighted flavors of strawberry and red cherry. Silky in the mouth, with aggressive tannins that stick out on the dry, crisp and red cherry driven finish. Score: 87. Reviewed January 16, 2019

Winery: Samuel Robert Winery
From article: Mining Oregon’s Willamette Valley for Good Pinot Noir Priced at or Less Than $30