De Ponte Cellars – 2013 Pinot Noir

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, juicy and offers a slight minerality. It reveals notes of juicy cassis and black cherry associated with touches of plum as well as discreet hints of licorice/zan and woody hints. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers minerality, freshness as well as a slight suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy red cherry and fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with touches of black cherry, Quetsche plum, racy minerality as well as toasted hints oak. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length.

Score : 15.25+