The Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Pinot was one of the first wines that I fell for back in 1991.  I soon found out that truly good Pinots were (way) out of my price point.  At 24 dollars this wine is at the limit of what I would usually be willing to pay.  I am embarrassed to admit it, but this is the first Oregon Pinot I have tried.  This Pinot has a beautiful rich dark color which in my experience is unusual for a Pinot.  By color alone I would not have guessed this to be a Pinot.  Not a big nose.  Aromas of cherry cola and tobacco.  The cola aroma comes in huge in the flavor profile with some mushroom and cranberry on the back end.  This is a delicious wine.  A far bigger wine than I was expecting.

Rating 9.1