2018 Winderlea Murto Vineyard Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.54, TA 0.59, 91 cases, $70. 100% whole cluster fermentation. Aged 10 months in neutral French oak barrels. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Earth and barnyard aromas are combined with blackberry and old barrel aromas. Mid-weight plus in richness, showing weighty black cherry and blackberry sap framed by muscular tannins. Somewhat brooding at this stage as often expected early from whole cluster fermented Pinot Noirs and will benefit from more time in the cellar. Re-tasted the following day and two days later from a previously opened bottle and the wine was more giving yet still a bit husky and reserved. Score: 94. Reviewed May 30, 2022

Winery: Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
From article: Vineyards Established 1972-1973