93 Points Decanter
Classically Oregon, the aromatics leap forward from this Pinot Noir from Prince Hill, their Dundee Hills bottling. Rich forest floor, umami-driven notes of smoky tamari sauce, and smoky violet scents. The palate shows true Willamette Valley character in this cool climate vintage, leading with woodland characters of damp earth, moss and dark bramble berries. There is a lift to the palate from green peppercorn and black tea, and this wine is amply structured and will show more elegance in a few years.
 
Winemaker Note
Upon the palate, the wine unfolds in layers of complexity: black cherry richness interwoven with savory nuances, accented by hints of candied ginger. Its weighty presence is met with finesse, as fine-grained tannins embrace its structured form, guiding towards a finish that lingers with notes of cola, anise, and a lingering floral sweetness, carried on the gentle current of well-integrated acidity.