Crowley Wines Pinot noir Willamette Valley 07
Crowley Wines Pinot noir Willamette Valley 07 - Initial scents are dusky and woodsy, with cherry, licorice and cola spice. The flavors build gradually from fleshy cherry to a deep blueberry, dark raspberry into the finish. Complex weavings of vanilla cream soda and savory herbs add delicate length. Decant.
The nose has a blend of resin and leather arromatics with a mix of cinnamon and spice, reminiscent of holiday potpourri. Lavender and thyme also enter the picture. There is a grace note of burnt match which is fleeting as the wine opens up.
On the palate, I like the way it has both bright and dark fruit, mostly cherry and raspberry. The earthiness is very present with a dusty woodiness (not oak) underneath. There are again traces of herbs, thyme and rosemary. The acidity and tannin are balanced with the fruit, and the wine has substantial length on the back pallet. With classic pinot noir framework, the alcohol is very much in check, keeping the wine refreshing. - Tyson
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Both lots cold soaked 10-14 days and were native yeast fermented, no acid additions. They were aged in barrel for 16 months, no new oak. I typically punch down 2 times per day, and run a max temp of 90-92 degrees. I generally let the finished ferments cool off before pressing, pushing total fermentation time to 21 days.
