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2015 Soter Mineral Springs White Label Pinot Noir

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

Powerful, spice- and mineral-accented red berry liqueur, incense and potpourri aromas pick up a savory herb note with aeration. Densely packed...lively on the palate, offering intense raspberry, cherry pie, spicecake and rose pastille flavors... Smooth, alluringly sweet and penetrating on the finish, which features a resonating floral note and harmonious tannins that add shape and gentle grip.

93The Wine Advocate

…delicate nose of crushed rock, black cherries and cardamom with notes of black licorice, potpourri, dried leaves and earth. Medium-bodied, it packs in the dark fruits in the mouth with tons of spicy layers and firm, fine-grained tannins, with lovely juicy acidity carrying the long, bitters/amaro and spice-laced finish.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton

Yamhill-Carlton AVA is located in Yamhill and Washington Counties, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s most prestigious wine producing region. It has 1,200 vineyard acres and was awarded AVA status in 2004. The region grows Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Ken Wright Cellars, Elk Cove Vineyards and WillaKenzie Estate are among the district’s best-known producers. All focus on Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.