2014 Janus Pinot Noir
It has beautiful tart acidity, yet still carries medium weight and a lushness that expands on the palate. Love the freshness and the vibrant acidity that reminds me of a red sancerre. Moderate tannins on the finish, with a long lasting taste of mineral, red fruit, and acidity.
In Roman mythology, Janus is the God for new beginnings, as well as endings, the future, the past and doorways. Janus is the God of balance. The ultimate expression of Pinot Noir! Janus is our flagship… the richest, most vibrant and intense blend that we produce.
Janus is the first label that Jimi produced when he founded Brooks in 1998. Jimi’s passion and interests of mythology and astrology often were shown through the creation of his first wines.
Flavor Notes
91 Points | Vinous - Limpid ruby-red. Ripe red berries, candied rose, cola, spicecake and a subtle touch of peppery spices on the perfumed nose. Plush, seamless and broad on entry, then more taut in the midpalate, offering concentrated raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that unfold and become sweeter with air. A rich yet lively Pinot that finishes with very good focus, building tannins and an echo of cherry.
Winemaking Notes
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- Oregon
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Vintage
- 2014
- Vineyards
- Brooks Estate, Temperance Hill, Crannell, Yamhill, Big Cheese, Sunset Ridge, Sunny Mountain, Crawford
- Filtration
- Cross-Flow
- Case production
- 1650
- Aging
- 18 Months
- Crush format
- Hand Sorted and 100% Destemmed
- Bottling date
- 2016-05-10
- Vessel
- French Oak Barrels
- Alcohol percentage
- 13.8
- Ph
- 3.64
- Acid
- 5.4 g/L
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