Rob Griffin’s history with Pinot Noir in the Pacific Northwest began in 1977 when the California native turned a 1976 Pinot Noir from Washington vines into a best of show winner at an Oregon competition. Here, he reached into the Gunkel family’s vineyard in Arlington, Ore., on Oct. 1 for a fruit-forward and youthful Pinot Noir at an approachable price. Aromas of cherry jam, boysenberry and elderberry lead to darker and richer flavors of black cherry, Marionberry, President plum and chocolate.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 987 cases
Alcohol: 13.1%
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