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2014 Machine Breaker We The People Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir
13.1% alc., pH
3.35, TA 0.65, 1,829 cases, $29.99, screwcap. Produced and bottled by Machine Breaker,
Sheridan, OR., a side project of Tad Seestedt, the mastermind of Ransom Wines and Spirits.
Sourced from ungrafted vines on their own roots that were dry farmed. Six different vineyard
sources, multiple clones. 100% de-stemmed into 1.5-ton fermenters. 2 to 4-day cold soak,
inoculated and wild yeast fermentation, hand punchdowns, aged 11 to 18 months in 2-year-old
French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry,
raspberry, underbrush and nutty oak lead off. Light to mid weight in style, with a flavorful fruit core
of cherry and raspberry with a thread of dry herbs in the background. Nicely balanced, with modest tannins and
a short finish.
Score: 89.
Reviewed August 6, 2017
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2014 Machine Breaker We The People Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir
13.1% alc., pH 3.35, TA 0.65, 1,829 cases, $29.99, screwcap. Produced and bottled by Machine Breaker, Sheridan, OR., a side project of Tad Seestedt, the mastermind of Ransom Wines and Spirits. Sourced from ungrafted vines on their own roots that were dry farmed. Six different vineyard sources, multiple clones. 100% de-stemmed into 1.5-ton fermenters. 2 to 4-day cold soak, inoculated and wild yeast fermentation, hand punchdowns, aged 11 to 18 months in 2-year-old French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, underbrush and nutty oak lead off. Light to mid weight in style, with a flavorful fruit core of cherry and raspberry with a thread of dry herbs in the background. Nicely balanced, with modest tannins and a short finish. Score: 89. Reviewed August 6, 2017 ARTICLE »