Cherry Hill 2006 Papillon Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

Country: US

Province: Oregon

Region: Willamette Valley

Variety: Pinot Noir

Winery: Cherry Hill

Points: 85

Taster: Paul Gregutt

Spicy and tannic, this inexpensive Pinot from Cherry Hill opens with earthy fruit and leaf flavors—tomato and herb dominate, with just a suggestion of berry. There isn’t much in the way of ripeness here, to either fruit or tannins.