2004 Trinity VIneyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

[dananne]

Joe Dobbes is the winemaker for this small operation in the hills outside of Salem, which produces small amounts of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. We purchased this Pinot from the Dobbes tasting room on our visit last summer. Garnet in color with purple flashes. Decanted a half hour before first pour. Black cherry and crushed raspberry on the nose and entry. Some earthy notes come on late, along with some cinnamon spice. Good acidity and some very smooth tannins still hold it together at this point. A very nice wine, but not spectacular. Doesn't have any one thing that makes one stand up, but it doesn't hit any wrong notes either. 13.5% alc. We paid around $26 for it.