2014 Lenné Estate Kill Hill Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.60, 112 cases, $55. A blend of 667 and 14 clones from the most challenging part of the vineyard. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of blackberry, black raspberry and cassis. Juicy and lifted with a luscious core of well-ripened purple and black fruits. Better integration of tannins, and the smooth and seamless mouthfeel is quite seductive. A hint of alcohol warmth shows up on the finish. This wine is more giving currently than others in the Lenné lineup in this vintage. Unchanged the following day when tasted from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90-91. Reviewed November 19, 2016

Winery: Lenné Estate
From article: Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir