Rex Hill Pinot Noir Jacob Hart Vineyard Chehalem Mountains 2018 750 ML

The 2018 vivid, deep-red, personable Rex Hill Jacob-Hart Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir greets with warm spice aromas (cinnamon, saffron, paprika, clove, nutmeg, black pepper) joining fruity ones (fig, black and red berry, plum skin, and guava). A deeper layer emerges suggesting earth, iron, dark chocolate and balsa wood lightened by floral and citrus notes. The fully developed mid-palate is complex, rich and succulent with hints of vanilla bean, rose petals, raspberry, black cherry, and coffee contrasting with a saline quality reminiscent of nori seaweed, tamari, and tamarind providing both tension and freshness. A balanced, integrated acidity ushers in long finish with just a dash of meringue.