2018 Lenné Estate Sad Sack 777 Yamill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.79, TA 0.58, 226 cases, $55. Released 10/1/20. The best barrels from the vineyard’s 777 block. 100% de-stemmed, 5- day cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation, spontaneous MLF, and aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose is dominated by aromas of black fruits, earthy flora and charred oak. Bold and spirited dark berry fruit are featured in a middleweight style. The wine has a beefy tone with an oak thread in the background and lacks nuance, but the persistent finish is packed with intense fruit. Score: 90. Reviewed January 17, 2021

Winery: Lenné Estate
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