2008 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna-Marie Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc.. An estate grown, reserve bottling. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, dusty oak and mesquite. Soft and silky on the palate with juicy flavors of cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. Modest in weight with supple tannins and some finishing burst of fruit. Enjoyable now but could hold short to mid term. Score: 90. Reviewed February 8, 2015

Winery: Patton Valley Vineyard
From article: 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs: Time to Pop the Corks?