2016 Failla Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.59, 2,000 cases, $28. This wine was featured in the previous issue in the article about Oregon Pinot Noir wines priced at $30 or less. Native fermentations, 30% whole cluster, aged 11 months on lees in French oak barrels, 15% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Deep and intoxicating aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and dark rose petal. Full-bodied core of black cherry and boysenberry fruits offering an intense attack and expansive mouth feel. A modest oak accent is evident as is a savory herbal thread. Fruit-forward, with healthy tannins and a long, sweet, fruit-driven and somewhat astringent finish. The aggressive tannins need time or decanting to ameliorate. Score: 89. Reviewed February 2, 2019

Winery: Failla Wines
From article: Failla Stakes A Claim in Oregon