2018 Domaine Drouhin 'Laurene' Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon   

Deep and vibrant, with brilliant color and excellent clarity. Aromatically, the wine is quite open, even opulent – a mix of velvety rose petals, violets and spices. On the palate, the texture is lush and mouth-coating, but well-balanced. Together, they provide definition and intensity, followed by refined, silky tannins. The finish is quite long, with beautiful cherry notes, reminding me of fresh cobbler in the peak of summer.