2016 Franchere Havlin Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., pH 3.67, TA 0.60, 40 cases, $28. Clone 115, Harvest Brix 23.2º. Native yeast fermentation. 10% whole cluster. Aged 10 months in used French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Shy aromas of smoky ash and woodshed with no fruit arriving over time. Mid weight plus in style, displaying flavors of blackberry and cassis. Husky, dense and brooding, with daunting tannins. No change when re-tasted several hours after opening. Veers to Syrah in character. Score: 87. Reviewed February 2, 2019

Winery: Franchere Wine Co.
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