Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Dark, brooding color with purple edges. A unique viscosity to this wine in the glass and immediate savory spices drifting outward. Dark red berries, Hawaiian starfruit, root beer cask, and sweet bark emerge as you lean in. A tightly wound entry that compresses then explodes with prickly pears and pomegranates inside a light shell of sweet vanilla and roasted nuts as its momentum builds. The layers of flavors broaden with a tight framing of acids, chalky tannins, and a level of tension that will certainly reveal more complexity in the months and years to come.