2007 Louise Pinot Noir
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Full red. Musky red berry and cherry skin scents are joined by cola and rooty sassafras with air, along with sexy oak spice and potpourri qualities. Broad, spicy red fruit flavors are firmed by juicy acidity, gaining sweetness in the middle palate. Fine-grained tannins arrive on the finish, which leaves behind notes of candied red berries and cola. Not an overly powerful style but boasts sneaky depth of fruit and doesn't lack for heft.
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The 2007 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard has an alluring perfume of sandalwood, spice box, strawberry, and cherry. Medium-bodied, elegant, and savory on the palate, this well-balanced, lengthy effort will provide pleasure through 2019. Continuity and consistency are the keys at Cristom; same family ownership, same winemaking team with Steve Doerner at the helm. Tel. (503) 375-3068; www.cristomwines.com