For our first Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, we chose a blend that we felt best displayed the classic elegance, focused acidity, earthiness, and vibrant fruit of the Willamette Valley, while honoring the La Crema style, which emphasizes balance and supple texture. The nose is complex, with hints of violets, star anise, marionberry (an Oregon native), and bay leaf, while the palate displays more brambly fruit, coffee bean, pomegranate, and candied orange zest.

90 Point Review - The Prince of Pinot Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Classy aromas of black cherry, forest floor, rose petal and spice hold up nicely over time in the glass. Generous and forward in character with a lip-smacking core of dark cherry, raspberry and pomegranate fruits accented with a hint of mocha and savory dried herbs. Very accommodating, with mild tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. I sampled this wine against several premium Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs and it held its own.