Panther Creek 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir | Chuck Hill Review

Panther Creek Wine Cellars
2012 Pinot Noir, Reserve
Willamette Valley AVA
$50.00

Consulting winemaker Tony Rynders blended Pinot Noirs from Lazy River Vineyard (75%) and Freedom Hill Vineyard (25%) to create this superb and salmon-friendly Reserve wine.  The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak (30% new).  Cherry and cherry candy greet the taster and are followed by waves of complex aromas and flavors including violets, pomegranate, white pepper and barrel spice.