ROCO Marsh Estate Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir, 2010

The Yamhill-Carlton AVA is a good one, home to some of my favorite estates such as Willakenzie and Elk  Cove. Marsh Estate Vineyard is located on a lower slope near the Dundee hills.

Light in color, light in body, big in flavor--that defines good Pinot Noir, and this is a good one. Pretty floral scents, "hauntingly bittersweet" according to rhe Wine Advocate review. On the palate, I get tangy red berries, anise, black pepper and lime zest. Fine grained tannins and  a long, satisfying finish. A good match for Atlantic salmon.