2006 Soter Pinot Noir “Mineral Springs Vineyard” Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon.
This is a Pinot Noir of depth and perfume that has so much going on it reminds of a great Burgundy in a top vintage, but a wine that can be enjoyed young with ripe and smooth tannins and rich body. There is wild flowers, violets and bramble berries on the nose, and lush red fruits on the palate with some dark plum and black cherry leading the way. There is beautiful balance and texture all ready, with sweet, vanilla smoky French oak toastiness giving added luster to this wonderful Pinot Noir. What a vintage! And what a pretty wine, I can highly recommend this little beauty. ($60-65 Est.) 94 Points, grapelive
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