2018 Broadley Vineyards Jessica Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 200 cases, $55. Released spring 2020. Named for Morgan Broadley’s wife and working partner in Broadley Vineyards. 100% Wädenswil. 50% whole cluster wild yeast fermentation in French open-top wood fermenters. Aged 14-18 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The dark-fruited nose is annotated with aromas of dark rose petal, forest and underbrush. More noticeably whole cluster driven in a mid-weight plus style, with flavors of blackberry and black raspberry. Evident but not intrusive tannins provide a suitable backing for the fruit load. More giving when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed January 17, 2021

Winery: Broadley Vineyards
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