2015 Big Table Farm Earth Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 107 cases, $105. Released April 11, 2017. A barrel selection by Brian and Clare in collaboration. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry reduction sauce, root vegetables, dark chocolate syrup, rose petal and a slight pungent note. Prodigiously concentrated flavors of black cherry syrup, black raspberry compote and blackberry fruit with a bit of floral perfume, brown spice and chocolate oak in the background. Structured, with firm, svelte fruit tannins and a generous, very long finish. The wine picks up appeal over time in the glass and will benefit from decanting or more time in the cellar. Score: 92. Reviewed June 25, 2017

Winery: Big Table Farm
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines