2017 Iris Vineyards Chalice Estate D Block Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.7% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.56, RS <0.1 g/L, 300 cases, $39.99. Released March 2019. Style is intended to be full-bodied, rich, fruit forward and with a strong French oak influence. Harvest Brix 20.8º. Dijon 115. 100% de-stemmed, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 20% new, 20% once-used. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Leading off are aromas of espresso, smoke and red cherry. The mid weight flavors of black cherry and raspberry build in intensity over time in the glass. Bright acidity propels the wine that has balanced tannins and a juicy finish. A thread of smoky oak plies the background. Unchanged when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 88. Reviewed July 8, 2019

Winery: Iris Vineyards
From article: Extensive Tasting of 2016 & 2017 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir