2016 Big Table Farm Earth Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 105 cases, $105. Released April 17, 2018. 100% whole cluster fermentation. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The name of this wine is appropriate because their is an appealing earthiness that pervades the experience. A bit of whole cluster goodness shows up on the nose that offers aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, exotic spices, rose petal and burnt tobacco. The mid weight core of black cherry and black raspberry fruit provides plenty of vim and vigor. There is a seamless quality to the wine with perfectly integrated oak and t n’a. A subtle smokiness belies some fruit from Pelos-Sandberg Vineyard in this wine. More ostentatious when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 94. Reviewed June 9, 2018

Winery: Big Table Farm
From article: Recently Tasted Oregon Wines