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Oregon Pinot Noir $35-$45

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2008 Duck Pond Pinot Noir Willamette Valley OR13.5% $38

Musky and deep on the nose.  Nice aromas of aromatic roots, dried flowers, wild red cherry fruit, a bit of wild grape gummy bear-like fruit on the bottom and a nice vein of sweet, caramel inflected baking spice. This is lovely and light yet round, fresh and taut, with a fine rounding edge of flesh. The fruit is a little watermelony light. A touch of astringency adds a bit of detail while bringing out more spice tones and a bit of stemminess. This turns a bit savory and just a bit dry on the finish, which is a touch short.  90pts

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