2017 Marion-Field Cellars 'Harrison Indian Hill Reserve' Pinot Noir
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir. This is a reserve-level bottling from the Willamette Valley in Oregon.
Farming
The grapes are sourced from the Yamhela Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. This vineyard features marine sediment soils and is dedicated to sustainable farming, resulting in a pure and focused expression of Oregon Pinot Noir.
Winemaking
The wine is aged in French oak barrels for a period before bottling. The producer's style emphasizes elegance and purity.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers delicate floral notes, black cherry, and subtle spice. The elegant palate features tart red berry fruit, silky tannins, and a saline minerality, with black cherry and walnut flavors providing depth. It is a rich, balanced interpretation of the variety.
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