The official winery of the Portland Japanese Garden, Dundee winemaker Jacques Tardy sorts through lots from 13 vineyards for this bottling — which is his largest each year. It shows brightness from beginning to finish as a flashes tones of red cherry, raspberry, blueberry, tobacco and saddle leather. The structure is that of a lighter-bodied Pinot Noir with cranberry acidity and righteous tannins, a combination that will serve it well at the table featuring pork or salmon.
Rating: Recommended
Production: 6,826 cases
Alcohol: 12.8%
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