Walnut City WineWorks 2012 La Cantera Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

Country: US / La Cantera Vineyard Reserve
Variety: Pinot Noir Oregon
Winery: Walnut City WineWorks / Chehalem Mountains

One-third of the wine went through whole-cluster fermentation, giving an edge to a fresh herb and moist earth component. A streak of iron and a touch of licorice surrounds firm cherry fruit. It’s a solid effort that fades a bit quickly.