2011 Longplay Lia’s Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., 268 cases, $27. From 3 to 21-year-old vines yielding 1.2 tons per acre. Newest plantings of clones “828,” 23, 114, 777, Wädenswil and Pommard 5. Harvest October 25 and November 1. · Light reddish purple color in the glass. Aromatically alive with scents of cherry, cranberry, spice and subtle oak. Light and pleasant on the palate with flavors of red cherries and berries and a vein of dried herbs. Ripeness was clearly an issue with this wine, but it is an affable drink. Score: 87. Reviewed August 15, 2014

Winery: Longplay
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