Strikingly beautiful Balaton cherry fruit with tartness that has mellowed perfectly with noteworthy balance. Delcious complexity on the finish with this amazing nutmeg, allspice, sous bois thing that takes the experience to another level for new world pinot noir.
Paired perfectly with Ahi tuna poke followed by grilled double cut bone-in pork chop, grilled asparagus spears, mashed potatoes
My understanding is that Dundee Hills is principally volcanic terroir (Jory soils?), however I think that John Thomas' vineyard is situated on sedimentary Willakenzie soil. Perhaps someone with more in depth local knowledge of geography and geology can elucidate.
In any case, I am very happy to have had the chance to enjoy some of this amazing juice produced by an icon of Oregon winemaking. Would love to visit Willamette Valley wine country some day. (Perhaps this fall !)
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