Patton Valley 2010 West Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

Country: US

Province: Oregon

Region: Willamette Valley

Variety: Pinot Noir

Winery: Patton Valley

Points: 92

Taster: Paul Gregutt

All the 2010 Patton Valley Pinots are significantly lower in alcohol than the previous vintage, and it works to their advantage. Nuanced fruit flavors include rhubarb and tart cherry, with veins of cola and dark chocolate adding further complexity. Its length is excellent.