2018 Gran Moraine Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District, Oregon, USA (750ml)

TASTING NOTES: 

Dynamic yet elegant and sleek, with refined cherry, dusky spice and crushed stone accents that take on richness and structure toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2028.
- Wine Spectator, 93 pts

Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton has broody aromas of crushed cherries and blood orange with accents of forest floor and exotic spices. The medium-bodied palate is silky with uplifted, floral-laced fruits and a long, vivacious finish.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:

The 2018 Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir exudes aromas of Choke cherry, sassafras, lavender, milk chocolate, and peppermint. The palate is wound like a spring with red to blue fruit notes on the mid palate, bursting with flavors of pomegranate, shitake mushrooms, black pepper, molasses, and leather. Cleansing acidity and vibrant tannins on the finish.