2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
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WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
In the glass, the 2016 Willamette Valley is a focused wine, revealing a darker nose than the previous vintage, with black cherry and plum accented by hints of violet, dried herb and bay laurel. The palate is supported by a backbone of racy acidity which lingers long into the finish, and offers bright red fruit along with savory herbs, olive, and a saline edge. The wine will benefit from decanting in the short-term, and will mature in bottle for 10-15 years.
STATS
- September 5– 20, 2016
- Harvest Brix: 23.4
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- TA: 5.8g/L
- pH: 3.68
- Cooperage:
- 33% new French oak
- 67% neutral oak
- Date bottled: December 7th, 2016
- Cases made: 3,000
- Winemakers:
- Jean-Nicolas Méo
- Tracy Kendall