Domaine Drouhin 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

WA 90pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is the bottling most people are likely to encounter. Medium ruby-colored, it has a fragrant perfume of cedar, spice box, eucalyptus/menthol, cherry, and raspberry. Made in an elegant, racy style, this medium-bodied effort has a vibrant core of spicy red fruits, moderate ripe tannin, excellent intensity, and savory flavors. It will benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2019 Tasting Notes - The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is fun to drink! It carries deep flavors and complexity on its large shoulders. With a deep ruby red color, this Pinot Noir has a rich texture and mouth feel. The nose is a swirl of anise, earth, violets and berries, with notes of white and green tea. On the palate, there is plenty of commotion between the intense flavors of red and black berry, raspberry, white pepper and truffle, all wrapped in round tannins. This will be a pleasure now and for at least another 10 years.