2014 Elk Cove, Roosevelt Vineyard Pinot Noir

From a three-acre block planted behind the winery at a high density in 1993, the 2014 Pinot Noir Roosevelt, which is matured in barrel for 12 months (70% new) has quite a complex bouquet with scents of lavender and potpourri infusing the black fruit. The palate is silky smooth on the entry with supple tannin, gorgeous red cherry and blackberry fruit mixed with white pepper, clove and bay leaf. It gently fans out to a very convincing finish that neatly disguises the new oak. Again, it will require 4-5 years in bottle to really show what it can do. 2020-2035 93 points