2013 Lenné Estate Eleanor’s 114 Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.52, RS <0.02, $55. Single clone Dijon 114 from estate vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is quite floral, with added aromas of cherry and nutty oak. Like cherry pie day at cooking school, the red cherry and baking spice flavors predominate. The tannins are soft and well managed, and the tight, lip-smacking finish featuring cinnamon spice and cherry is tantalizing. The wine needs a little time to shed some oak overlay, but otherwise is a real charmer. Score: 92-93. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Lenné Estate
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