The 2006 Pinot Noir Evelyn's is equal parts Dijon and Pommard clones. This medium/dark ruby-colored wine offers an amalgam of spices, tobacco, violets, cherry, and black raspberry in its enticing perfume. Silky-textured, it offers layers of savory flavor, superb balance, and a lengthy finish. It should evolve for several years and provide pleasure through 2020.
Vigneron Doug Tunnell is a relative veteran of the Willamette Valley scene, having planted his first parcel in 1992. His vineyards are certified biodynamic and all of the wines are sourced from estate fruit. In the 2006 vintage, Tunnell produced two outstanding Chardonnays which should not be overlooked.
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