1986 The Eyrie Vineyards Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir

Picked November 22, Brix 19.0º, pH 3.84. For sale. Not released previously. Perfect bloom, warm to hot summer, rain in last two weeks of September causing some panic. Grapes picked before and after the rains. The wine spent 18 additional months (30 months total) in barrel. Chaptalized a modest amount to get sugars up to 22.0º. · Light purple color in the glass. Aromas of purple grape and spice lead to rustic flavors of red and blue berries and red plum with an herbal vein in the background. Complimentary oak, modest tannins, and a sweet finish filled with fruit. Reviewed February 28, 2015

Winery: The Eyrie Vineyards
From article: Fiftieth Anniversary Vertical Tasting