2013 Ponzi Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., pH 3.68, $40. Released September 2015. A blend from Ponzi’s Aurora and Avellana vineyards as well as nine other vineyards. 5-day cold soak, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, and aged 5 months in bottle. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very little black cherry fruit on the nose with a strong cigar box scent. Mid weight core of black cherry fruit with complimentary oak and spice accents, backed by svelte tannins. Easy to drink, with a modest finish. Score: 87. Reviewed November 22, 2015

Winery: Ponzi Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir