2018 Cristom Old Vine Series Hyland Vineyard McMinnville Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 175 cases, $45. 29% Coury selection and 71% Wädenswil clone. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Very sexy nose with the perfume of cherry, beef spice rub, floral lift and a hint of sweet oak. Delightful on the palate with layers of well-spiced black cherry fruit flavor. Perfectly balanced, with mildly firm tannins and an infusion of refreshing acidity. The lipsmacking finish has unreal length. When tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle, the whole cluster-driven nose was in full bloom, and I could only shake my head while I drank this extraordinary wine. Score: 97. Reviewed May 28, 2022

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