2016 Coeur de Terre Renelle’s Block Reserve McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 69 cases, $65. Willakenzie sedimentary soils. The oldest block on Coeur de Terre Vineyard planted in the spring of 1999. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Expressive aromas of blackberry, cassis, and vanilla. Notably graceful and polished with a discretely concentrated core of blackberry and pomegranate fruit flavors. The exquisite balance and extremely long finish make this wine stand out among all the 2016 Block offerings. Score: 94. Reviewed July 8, 2019

Winery: Coeur de Terre Vineyard
From article: Extensive Tasting of 2016 & 2017 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir