2016 Etude Yamhela Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.41, TA 0.65, 673 cases, $65. Dijon 113 and Pommard. The vineyard is Oregon LIVE and Salmon Safe. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose is dominated by roasted coffee aroma. Mid weight in style with fruit flavors of black cherry and black raspberry and oak-infused flavors of toast and espresso. Nothing notable except good acidity. A slight bit of alcoholic warmth shows up on the modest finish. This wine tastes like a cellar sample from a new, well-toasted oak barrel. No second bottle to sample. Score: 87. Reviewed July 8, 2019

Winery: Etude Wines
From article: Extensive Tasting of 2016 & 2017 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir