2017 Prince Hill Grand Vin De Garage Depuis 1965 CL 95 Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

1 barrel, unlabelled. A small production personal project of Dick Erath. Grapes were from third leaf vines at Prince Hill Vineyard. Yield about 1 ton per acre. Harvest Brix was over 25º so watered back. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of purple and black berries and a hint of vanilla. Deep blackberry flavor backed by moderate tannins. Intense and saturating in flavor in a mid weight plus, very ripe style. A hedonistic Pinot that is a bit “over the top” with an astringent finish. Score: 88. Reviewed October 26, 2019

Winery: Prince Hill Vineyards
From article: Pinot Noir Postscript