Illahe 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Noir Oregon
Winery: Illahe / Willamette Valley

A somewhat pale wine, at first reluctant to show much aroma, it ultimately reveals itself to be elegant and surprisingly deep. Varietally expressive, with light cranberry and strawberry fruit, dusty tannins, toast, caramel and a whiff of incense. Complex and lovely.