This weekend, Terry and Sue Brandborg will be pouring their flagship wine at the 28th International Pinot Noir Conference in McMinnville, Ore., and it deserves a spot at any table. The vineyard, planted to a cool site 1,000-feet elevation and 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean, flanks their home four miles west of Elkton. Their use of all French oak — 33% new barrels — makes for a fragrant nose of black cherry, dark strawberry, smoked white pepper and pipe tobacco. Thankfully, there’s a match on the fruity palate. High and balanced tannins, combined with blueberry acidity, make this more appealing with each sip.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 195 cases
Alcohol: 12.8%
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