2016 Coeur de Terre Tallulah’s Run Reserve McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 68 cases, $65. Dijon 115, 667 and 777. Both volcanic and sedimentary soils. This block was planted in 2004 with 1778 vines per acre. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Generous aromas of spiced blackberry and friendly oak lead to a middleweight-styled wine with earth enhanced fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry. Silken and seductive in texture, with fine-grain tannins and a persistent, sweet, blackberry-infused finish. Score: 93. Reviewed July 8, 2019

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