2014 Kramer Vineyards Estate Yamhill-Carlton Oregon Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., pH 3.46, TA 0.67, 375 cases, $28. A blend of clones from several blocks of the Estate Vineyard, including ownrooted and grafted vines planted between 1985 and 1995 and consisting of Wädenswil, Pommard and Gamay Beaujolais clones. Harvest Brix 21.4º. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of earth, oak and balsam dominate upon opening. Plenty of like able fruit on the palate including flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and pomegranate. Well-composed with a savory thread adding interest. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, more dark fruit showed up on the nose and the finish offered more aromatic persistence. Decant if you must drink now. Score: 92. Reviewed May 7, 2017

Winery: Kramer Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir