Country: US / Patricia’s Cuvée
Variety: Pinot Noir Oregon
Winery: Dobbes Family Estate / Oregon
This is the winery’s reserve, a lot and barrel selection. Nicely layered, it rolls through strawberry, raspberry, light chocolate and sandalwood, tosses in a hint of cola, and smooths out through a medium-long finish. Nothing is heavy-handed, though in this excellent vintage a bit more concentration would be welcome.