Penner-Ash Pinot Noir 2021 (75cl, 14.1%)

A 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, sourced from vineyards across six sub-AVAs. The fruit is hand-harvested and sorted, fermented in small temperature-controlled tanks, then aged in French oak barrels, a portion of which are new. It is bottled at 14.1% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The nose shows spiced raspberry, ripe Hood strawberry, warm vanilla oak, dried flowers, rose petal, subtle mushroom earthiness, potpourri, cinnamon and pine. The palate is vibrant with crushed cherry and tart raspberry, moving into Rainier cherry, cocoa, savory herbs, luscious medium body, chalky polished tannins, black tea, orange zest and red spice. The finish is medium to long, with sandalwood, forest floor, green tea, dried cranberry and wet stone minerality.