Plaisance Ranch – Pinot Noir 2014 – Papa Joe’s Private Stash – Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon

The nose is fruity, well-balanced, finely powerful and offers a fine concentration / density. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and fine touches of plum associated with subtle touches of strawberry, spices and a very discreet touch of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a fine juiciness, a fine minerality, a good definition and a very discreet touch of saline minerality (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry and plum associated with fine touches of cassis, juicy / ripe red fruits, berries, licorice and oak. Tannins are well-built. Good length and good persistence.