2018 Lenné Estate Karen’s Pommard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc. 60 cases, $55. Named after co-founder Karen Lutz. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Comforting aromas of dusty Bing cherry, cola and mocha. The striking mid-weight plus core of delicious dark cherry fruit attacks the palate in waves. There is great purity of fruit, a healthy tannic backbone and a black cherry-embossed, very long finish. The Pommard clone stands on its own better than all other clones of Pinot Noir. When sampled the following day from a previously opened bottle, I simply said, “Really good.” Score: 93. Reviewed January 17, 2021

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