2014 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton
This limited, 125 case production Pinot Noir wine opens with aromatics of black cherry, black tea, black olive and suggestions of baking spices. There is lovely acidity as the wine displays open flavors of cranberry, Mandarin orange rind, red cherry and red currant. This has wonderful poise from this hot vintage. I can see this cellaring well for a decade. Drink 2017-2026- 91
--International Wine Report, April 2017
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Harvest Date
September 2014
Sugar
22.5
Acid
6.3 g/l
pH
3.46
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine is very expressive, with aromas of dried cherries, blackberries, black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Nice fullness on the palate, medium-bodied, with good tension from the acid-tannin balance. On the palate, flavors of dark fruits like black currants, Marionberry, and boysenberry, with hints of cola and a very long finish.
Production Notes
This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir sourced from our estate vineyard and Yamhill Vineyards
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was harvested by hand and destemmed into 1 and 1.5 ton vats. After a 4-5 day cold soak, fermentation began. The must was pumped over and punched down twice daily and pressed at dryness. The wine was aged in 25% new French oak barrels for 16 months and bottled.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair this fuller Pinot with game, braised meats, and hearty stews.