this joins the happily increasing ranks of oregon pinots under $20 that can successfully compete with entry-level bottles from new zealand, california and burgundy. grounded in varietal character, it brings tart red fruits, berries, cherries and loamy earth into play; the acids are plentiful and the wine does not overreach. flavors are true and lingering, with suggestions of gunmetal and iron ore adding interest to the finish.
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