2008 Belle Pente Murto Vineyard Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

13.4% alc.. Indigenous yeast fermentation, aged 18 months in French oak barrels, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet in color with the slightest bricking of the rim. This wine was fresh and glorious when first opened, then developed an aged patina over time in the glass like a very well-aged grand Burgundy. Initially, the aromas of ripe cherry, spice, arrowroot, sweet pipe smoke, and tilled earth were prevalent, becoming less fruity and more earthy in the glass after an hour. The discretely concentrated black cherry and black raspberry fruit flavors were complimented with anise, spice and umami. The generous and lengthy cherry-laden finish was remarkable initially. Drink up. Score: 93. Reviewed May 30, 2022

Winery: Belle Pente
From article: Vineyards Established 1972-1973