2014 The Eyrie Vineyards South Block Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

$180.10 rows at the corner of the vineyard among the first vines planted (1968). There is a confluence of four interlocking soils and a unique exposure and climate such that it produces a wine distinct from neighboring vines. Within 7 years of planting, the winery began bottling these rows separately and named the wine “South Block.” This was the first American Pinot Noir to compete successfully against renowned wines of Burgundy at 1979 Paris and 1990 Beaune competitions. David Lett stopped releasing South Block after the victories and kept a few cases of each vintage in the cellar planning to release the wines years or even decades later. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Alluring aromas of cherry, black raspberry, dried red rose petal and spicy oak. Light to mid-weight in style with deep, engaging flavors of red cherry, cranberry, blueberry, plum, and spice. A gorgeous and sophisticated wine with gentle power, refreshing juiciness, impeccable balance, and an extremely long, scented finish. Score: 96. Reviewed May 26, 2022

Winery: The Eyrie Vineyards
From article: List of Willamette Valley Old Vine Pinot Noir Reviewed Wines