title: Raptor Ridge 2014 Estate Whole Cluster Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
description: A first for the winery, the vinification layered whole clusters with destemmed grapes. Not too much—just enough to stiffen the tannins a bit. Scents of rose petals and cherries lead into black-cherry fruit, all laid upon a carpet of roasted nuts. The supporting acids carry a hint of orange peel. This is an all-around delightful bottle.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Estate Whole Cluster