The 2013 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir saw 29% new oak for ten months. It has quite a dense, powerful, say "burly" bouquet with touches of burnt toast infusing the black cherry and briary fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly chewy tannin. The acidity is well judged and it has quite a punchy blackberry and boysenberry finish that feels a little austere and needs more flesh and aftertaste.

Fresh and inviting, offering generous cherry and currant fruit on an open-textured frame. Light-footed, with a veil of fine tannins over the long finish. Best from 2017 through 2023. 209 cases made.??–HS??Region: Oregon / Willamette Valley / Eola-Amity Hills Select to Add