2016 Kelley Fox, Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir, McMinnville

Kelley Fox Wines was established in 2007 by Kelley Fox and her father, Gerson Stearns, with a focus on working directly with storied Willamette Valley vineyard sites. This bottling is made from grapes grown at the Momtazi Vineyard in the McMinnville AVA, a site first planted in 1998 that features marine sedimentary soils and has been certified biodynamic since 2005. In the glass, the wine offers notes of dark cherry, savory spice, and earthy undertones, balanced by a refined, mid-weight structure. The 2016 vintage provided a warm, early growing season that yielded concentrated fruit flavors while maintaining the necessary acidity for polish. This wine is ready to enjoy now but remains well-built for those looking to cellar it further.