2014 Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., $27, screwcap. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi blends wines from many sites that reflect the vintage and the winemaker’s hand, but with an aim toward accessibility. Named Tavola (Italian for table) precisely to indicate this is an everyday wine. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Welcoming aromas of black cherry and spice lead to a satisfying mid weight essence of black cherry, blueberry and pomegranate fruit flavors accented with a hint of oak spice. Gentle, silky tannins make for easy drinking. A standout among the entry level wines tasted. Score: 90. Reviewed August 29, 2016

Winery: Ponzi Vineyards
From article: Oregon Pinot Noir Starts Here: A Sampling of Entry Level Wines