2017 Cristom Jessie Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., pH 3.71, TA 0.54, 917 cases, $65. this vineyard is one of the steepest vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley. 51% whole clusters, native yeast fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 53% new. Fined with egg whites and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. A beguiling nose of black cherry, black raspberry and baking spice aromas. The core of gently oak-embossed darker berry and stone fruits attracts notice on entry and finish. Trim and toned, with reserved tannins and a spectacular finish that lingers. I was still taken by this wine when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 94. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: Cristom Vineyards
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