2013 White Rose Estate Winemaker’s Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.6% alc., $95 (Club members priority). 92% whole cluster fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels, 13% new. · Light cherry red color in the glass. Penetrating and persistent aromas of darker cherry, raspberry, sandalwood, rose petal and spice. Impressive attack and finishing power with ideal integration of whole cluster character. Light to mid weight flavors of red cherry and raspberry fruits, prominent spice (cumin, nutmeg) framed by very fine grain, almost furry, tannins. When tasted two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine was still highly aromatic and even more flavorful, featuring cherry, spice and sandalwood in abundance. A highly nuanced wine with grand age ability. Score: 93. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: White Rose Estate Winery & Vineyard
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir