2016 DION Old Vines Limited Release Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., 99 cases, $60. Harvest Brix 25.1º. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose offers a riper fruit profile including aromas of purple and black berries, and forest path. Unusually rich and ripe vintage but not over the top. Impressive palate presence of boysenberry and blackberry fruit flavors framed by tannins that are so fine as to be imperceptible and defining acidity. Very suave and harmonious on the palate with the alcohol held in check, and a long, powerfully aromatic finish. Still terrific when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 96. Reviewed May 30, 2022

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