The 2022 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley opens in the glass with white pepper and ground ginger dusting, giving way to crushed black cherries. Soft and pliant, a silky wave of tart wild berries flows across the palate guided by fresh acidity. This tapers off with a florist shop of perfumes mixed with savory spice as gently grippy tannins slowly fade.

A dusty black cherry aroma dominates faint traces of earthy oregano and citrus. Invigorating acidity overshadows silky tannins at the moment, with blackberry and walnut flavors joined by a notes of dark chocolate, green tea and lemon. Great value.