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2017 Franny Beck Pinot Noir Johan Vineyards - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (4/6/2020)
Pretty and expressive nose of pure dull (as in not bright) cranberries, which is a good thing; some soft notes of cola, sassafras and cool blueberries. palate shows some real defined distinction as in every thing is in place, compartmentalized but yet harmonic, which is a feat. soft undertones of red/blue fruits surround some deeper darker fruits which really just linger in the backdrop. This wine is super-balanced and refined, something I see as a pattern for the Franny Beck Pinot Noirs I have been tasting through. As this sits it becomes even more welcoming and structured and my dear friend, orange rind comes out; deft, elegant and refined, this had the tremendous mid-palate verve, but not ponderous, nor tiresome. Long and thru, thus is really an amazingly pleasing Pinot from an area I am not so familiar with, but I am fixing that soon. Well done! (93 pts.)
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