2012 DION Old Vines Limited Release Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

14.5% alc, 50 cases, $45. Aged 13 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Nicely scented with aromas of blackberry, cherry pie spice and savory dried herbs. A dancing Pinot with glass-filling presence, offering flavors of black cherry, pomegranate snd blackberry. Ghost tannins and enough acidity to keep the wine fresh. Discreetly concentrated and not like a fruit compote as are so many Pinot Noirs from this warm vintage. Still a few good years left, but why wait? Score: 94. Reviewed May 30, 2022

Winery: DION Vineyard
From article: Vineyards Established 1972-1973