Cardwell Hill Cellars 2016 Estate Dijon Block Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $40

Of the 16 Platinum Awards earned by the Chapels and longtime vineyard manager David Ramirez, their Dijon Block program — populated by clones 115 and 777 — has been credited with four of those. Sexy aromas of neroli, bergamot, rose petal, strawberry licorice and vanilla bean bring along rewarding flavors of Marionberry, cherry pie and mocha. Qualifying award: San Francisco International (double gold)

Rating: Platinum • 92 points

Production: 250 cases

Alcohol: 13.5%

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