Plaisance Ranch – Pinot Noir, Eclipse 2015 – Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, well-built and offers a fine concentration/power and gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, ripe/crushed blackcurrant and small notes of Quetsche plum associated with fine touches of fine touches of violet, crushed raspberry as well as hints of liquorice, chocolate and a subtle hint of bourbon vanilla. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition as well as a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black plum, black cherry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with fine touches of violet, tonka bean as well as hints of wild raspberry, violet and cardamom.