The 2007 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard was sourced from multiple sites within this large property. Bergstrom takes 14 acres (approximately 10%) of Shea’s production from which he produces his “red meat and cheese Pinot”. Aromas of sandalwood, spice box, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry lead to a structured, ripe, layered Pinot with outstanding depth, balance, and length. The succulent flavors are about as hedonistic as it gets in this vintage. Give it 2-3 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2012 to 2020. If you want an unvarnished opinion about the state of affairs in Willamette Valley, Josh Bergstrom is someone who will tell it straight. His 2007s are uniformly successful as well as reflective of what the vintage provided.