Tekstura Pinot Noir Redford-Wetle Vineyard

Has a nice bit of character: bright cranberry/cherry, light dusting of stemmy tannin with sweetness entwined. Intriguing

The exact opposite of Tekstura’s Albariño, which we tasted the same evening: here the palate was a little straightforward compared to the intense dark cherry, wild florals and light spice of the bouquet. The taste is fruit forward but this is not overextracted — just young. Frankly it’s so intense that I have no idea how or if it will age. Right now it’s like being at a rock concert, hard to pick out individual elements for the overall wall …

This was definitely good, but pretty simplistic and shy for the price ($40 at Costco was just a little higher than acceptable, and it's normally closer to $60+.) Not very aromatic right now, but showing reserved darkish cherry, a bit of cherry cola, pretty ripe and dark for a Willamette Pinot, but without the potential sense of power and density that comes with the style. Same on the palate, with somewhat darker fruit and vague spices- the structure is good …

Well rounded and smooth. Dark fruits and berry. Cherry, blueberry with a bit cola. Mid to heavy in body and color.

Nose: Earthy red plum, sweet red berries dipped in honey. Palate: Well-integrated, light bitter oak treatment mixed with dark berries; raspberry liqueur, powdery tannins that carry some weight, which makes the fruit taste over-extracted a bit.

This is top tier stuff for my palette. Intensely fruit forward and smooth throughout. Warm, medium finish.