Beaux Frères Zena Crown Pinot Noir 2016

First planted here in 1966, Pinot Noir now occupies three-quarters of Willamette Valley’s vineyards. Among the laissez-faire American AVAs, it is essentially a mono-varietal region focused on the exposition of Pinot Noir.

Vibrantly faceted, this wine from a spectacular Eola-Amity Hills site is a rarity in their line-up thanks to a volcanic red clay Jory soil foundation. Candied red cherries and whispering floral notes precede a palate of blue fruit, finishing with a burst of fresh citrus zestiness on the finish.