2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Lots of red fruit, overripe strawberry and black cherry, with some sage, fennel and wax, on the nose. The palate matches the nose, plus a bit of allspice. It also has a certain savoriness, a silky umami, that makes the overall impression far more than the sum of the individual flavors.

WHO: Andrew Rich
WHAT: Pinot Noir
WHERE: Willamette Valley, OR
WHEN: 2006
HOW MUCH: $35