10 months maturation in oak barrels (23% new) just adds a lick of vanilla to what is a vibrant, dark cherry and violet laced Pinot Noir from the Wilamette Valley, Oregon's leading wine region. Outside of Burgundy, this is one of the true homes of Pinot Noir with warm summer days and cool evenings the climate is perfect for gentle ripening of the Pinot grapes. 13.5%