2009 Anam Cara Nicholas Estate Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.54, 627 cases. 37% 667, 18% 115, 17% Pommard, 15% 777, 13% 114. Aged in 16% new French oak barrels. · This wine will bring you to attention. Intense attack of cherry and blueberry fruits that persist long after the wine is swallowed. Impressive fruit expression with engaging aromatics, and a firm tannic backbone that leaves a bit of astringency behind on the aftertaste. Score: 90. Reviewed January 17, 2016

Winery: Anam Cara Cellars
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