Citation Pinot Noir 2015 750ml

Citation Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is created by sourcing fruit from the most promising blocks of our Erratic Oaks Vineyard.  Carefully selected lots are fermented separately, punched-down twice daily, and after seven to twelve days of fermentation, gently pressed to French oak barrels and aged for the next sixteen months. The best barrels are then chosen to produce this small quantity of deep, darkly-colored, luscious Pinot Noir.

Critic tasting note: (2015 vintage) "From the Mt. Pisgah AVA of the Willamette Valley, this is a selection of the best blocks from their Erratic Oaks vineyard, and Pommard clones. This aged 10 months in French oak, 20% new. Soft and plush in the mouth, with downy black cherry, a swath of forest moss, and warmed cherry jam. Tannins are ample and sticky, leading this to a warming finish. Ready to drink. (Treve Ring)." - 88/100, Gismondi on Wine