The 2012 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, which Josh referred to as the "Clos Vougeot" vineyard of Oregon, comes from six vineyard blocks and sees around 30 to 35% new oak in the final blend. It has a fine floral bouquet with...
The 2012 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, which Josh referred to as the "Clos Vougeot" vineyard of Oregon, comes from six vineyard blocks and sees around 30 to 35% new oak in the final blend. It has a fine floral bouquet with violets and rose petals infusing the slightly "pillowy" bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, quite lithe red berry fruit tinctured with sea salt. There is a slight ferrous note toward the finish that shows admirable elegance and restraint without compensating on intensity. There is something a little foursquare here at the moment, so I would afford this 12-18 months in bottle. 90+ - Neal Martin