2015 Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Review

Price: $26.99/bottle (Meijer)

Alcohol: 14.3%

Body: Medium-Full

Sweetness: Dry

Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: Chilled ~ 13 mins, poured into decanter with filter before serving

The first thing one will notice on this wine is the scarlet, almost blood-like hues. This wine is

absolutely stunning in the glass, and on the swirl, left behind well-structured, almost perfectly symmetrical legs. Before I could even get the glass to my nose, earthy notes of dirt, pine, slight manure, and underlying floral scents explode into the room. Black currant and blueberry also join the party, as modest oak indicators round out this exceptional bouquet. Between the marvelous appearance and delectable nose, it feels almost blasphemous to consume this work of art. Being the mischievous person that I am, I dive into the front-palate of this wine, noticing faint strawberry and blueberry. Bright but unassuming fruit excite the taste buds while fungal forest flavors give the complexity that everyone desires. The mid-palate shows a generous acidity, balanced by slight oaky vanilla, tart strawberries and sour cherries. As the light floral and fruit notes fade away, unmissable forest notes become clear in an unbelievably long and silky smooth finish. Pine, mushroom, fungus, and wet leaves accentuate the pronounced menthol characteristic in this wonderful effort. This Pinot is everything you could ask for.

Rating: ***** (5 Stars)

Try/Buy/Pass: BUY