2018 Lenné Estate Estate Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.80, TA 0.59, 298 cases, $40. Released 9/1/20. Grapes 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak before inoculation. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. The winery’s flagship bottling crafted from all five clones found in the Estate Vineyard with always at least 50% Pommard clone. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Dreamy aromas of exuberant black cherry and cardamom spice. An approachable mid-weight style offering flavors of black cherry and dark berries with hints of spice, cola and mocha. Excellent harmony with silken tannins and generous fruit on the finish. Still easy to like when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed January 17, 2021

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