2015 CHARLOTTE 96pt Pinot Noir 750 ml
2015 Charlotte Pinot Noir
In your glass you'll find a deep ruby and garnet hue, the nose is earthy with tobacco and cedar and an undercurrent of blackberry and plum. Spice dominates the palate with layers of juniper and cola, which dance with the earthy and savory components. Cinnamon, clove, plum and cherry are balanced nicely with bright acidity, soft tannins and integrated oak.
Kelly Kidneigh, Winemaker
International Wine Report 2026 | 96 Points
"Exhibiting a delicate ruby center that fades into a soft pink collar, the 2015 Dukes Family Vineyards Charlotte Pinot Noir from the Eola-Amity Hills captures the sophisticated evolution of its 18-month stay in 50% new French oak. Initial aromatics offer an intricate weave of graphite and aromatic cedar, which quickly gives way to the density of smashed marionberry and a unique flash of piquant red pepper jelly. This medium-bodied profile carries a structural tension defined by vibrant acidity and tannins that retain a pleasant, gravelly crunch, framing a core of sun-ripened Bing cherry and dried tarragon. Complex layers of toasted clove and nutmeg linger on the finish, signaling a wine of significant depth and longevity"
- Jeremy Young
