2017 Sylvanus Estate Home Block Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., 75 cases, $65. Pommard, 777 and 115/MtEden (co-ferment) clones in equal measure. No whole cluster. Aged in French oak barrels, 66% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of cherry pie and sous-bois lead to a mid weight styled wine exhibiting uncommon polish and elegance. The flavors of dark red and purple fruits are bottomless and carry over through a very persistent finish. The oak is beautifully integrated, and the tannins are very agreeable. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the finish still stood out as extraordinary. Score: 93. Reviewed March 23, 2019

Winery: Sylvanus Estate
From article: Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir