2014 Ponzi Avellana Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.73, 110 cases, $105. Released November 2016. Crafted exclusively from Ponzi’s LIVE Certified Sustainable Avellana Vineyard. 100% de-stemmed, fermented in small lots after a 5-day cold soak. Fermenters were aerated or manually punched down twice a day for 12-20 days before undergoing a 7-day post-fermentation cold soak. The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, bottled unfined and unfiltered, and aged 5 months in bottle before release. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, soy sauce and forest floor lead to a delicious core of cherry and raspberry fruits lifted with bright acidity. Very charming in the mouth with a soft texture, spice accents, and an exuberant, showy finish filled with exuberant grape essence. Score: 93. Reviewed December 13, 2016

Winery: Ponzi Vineyards
From article: Final Oregon Wine Reviews of 2016