2013 Pinot Noir Willlamette Valley

The 2013 Pinot Noir was born from what winemaker Jay Somers described as a "messy harvest." It was picked between September 19 and October 5, 100% destemmed with 25% new oak. It has quite a conservative bouquet with straightforward red berry fruit tinged with dried rose petals, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, commendable clean red fruit considering the growing season, with a pleasant saline finish. Enjoy this over the next 4-5 years.