Rex Hill Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Bright and lifted with aromas of dried strawberries, raspberry bush, red licorice and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with finely tuned tannins and a rounded mouthfeel, finishing with lots of crunchy red fruits and a savory undertone. Drink or hold.

Generous and elegantly structured, with raspberry and guava flavors accented with tarragon and black tea as this moves toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 5,941 cases made.

A cascade of crushed blackberries, violets and stone dust wafts up from the 2022 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley. Juicy and round, this sweeps across the palate with fresh wild berry fruits and hints of sweet spice. An air of lavender lingers over a bed of fine-grained tannins as this leaves the palate saturated with primary fruit and tactile minerals.

Bing cherries and lemon drop hard candies make for a nice aromatic introduction. Then you get this tart cran-raspberry that will make your mouth water. Or that might be the wine's elevated acidity. The tannins are sturdy enough to give the impression of drinking a cup of black tea.