Cannon Beach Wine Shack proprietor Steve Sinkler collaborates with several winemakers across the five wines that make up his Puffin Brand lineup. For this Pinot Noir, it’s Sean Allen of Pudding River near Oregon’s state capital. And the fruit is 100% Pommard from Allen’s estate. Filled with finesse, it shuffles out layers of raspberry, red currant and cranberry juice that include cedar, coriander and saffron. Of the 10 career Platinums for Puffin, here’s the first for Pinot Noir that is not rosé. Qualifying award: Oregon Wine Awards (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 95 points
Production: 150 cases
Alcohol: 13.4%
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