2011 VIDON Vineyard Estate Barrel Select Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.63, 99 cases, $80, Vinolok glass closure. Pommard and 777. Four favorite winemaker barrels. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of black cherry, sous-bois and saddle leather lead to a middleweight wine replete with black cherry and blackberry fruits as well as savory herb highlights. The tannins are well-concealed and there is some length on the dry finish. Admirable concentration in this challenging vintage. The wine has aged nicely and after five years, is probably at its apogee. Score: 92. Reviewed August 29, 2016

Winery: VIDON Vineyard
From article: Recently Tasted 2013 Oregon Pinot Noir