Illahe 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

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

The reserve spends 18 months in 50% new French oak. It’s already drinking well and hinting at quickly-maturing tannins. Soft and lightly leathery, it mixes rose petals, milk chocolate and sandalwood in with the pretty cherry fruit. Drink now and over the next few years.