2022 Lavinea Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir [WS94][V92]

Producer: Lavinea 
Region: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon  
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2022 

Wine Spectator, 94 Points 

"Dynamic and deeply structured, this red retains a sense of grace. Multilayered flavors of cherry and cranberry are laced with fresh violet and forest floor accents that persist toward steely tannins. Drink now through 2032." 

Vinous, 92 Points 

"A dark magenta, the 2022 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills smolders up with a dark mix of crushed black raspberries and wet stone complicated by hints of grilled sage and cloves. This is racy and energetic, with bright red berries and zesty acidity maintaining a vibrant personality. The 2022 tapers off with a staining of primary concentration and gritty tannins while retaining a lovely freshness despite its youthful structure. It punches well above its price point." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Purple-tinged ruby color. Floral notes of crushed rose petals and violets mingle with cocoa and wet forest floor. Tart red fruits dominate the palate, led by pomegranate and sour cherry. The sleek entry travels the length of the wine, and reveals a youthfully soft texture. The long palate impression and finish dances between primary fruits and earthiness with lingering mineral notes." 

Alcohol: 13.4% 

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