2016 Phelps Creek Vineyards “Les Stagiaires” Columbia Gorge Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 73 cases, $N/A. Interns Eddie Valadao, a Fresno State winemaking student and Nicole Henderson a Food Science Program student at UC Davis combined their talents to assemble a 3-barrel blend of estate Pinot Noir from 25 barrels available in the cellar. The goal was to produced a wine with balance. 66% Pommard, 33% Dijon 115. Harvest Brix 23.6º. Aged in one 1-year and 2 2-year French oak barrels. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Lovely perfume of black raspberry, blackberry and spice arriving over time with swirling. Appealing array of purple and black fruits framed by immersed tannins. Very charming, with a silky texture, excellent balance and a lipsmacking finish. Score: 90. Reviewed February 17, 2020

Winery: Phelps Creek Vineyards
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