2016 St. Innocent Temperance Hill Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 920 cases, $45. 100% de-stemmed, fermented in stainless steel and French oak fermentors with no SO2 addition. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 29% new. Bottled without fining. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, bramble, dried herbs and roasted coffee beans. The blackberry and boysenberry fruit core is adorned with flavors of grilled beef, spice and smoky oak. The finish is exceptionally persistent. The oak shadow detracts a bit. Score: 90. Reviewed February 21, 2022

Winery: St. Innocent Winery
From article: Lumos Wine Company: Honest Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir