The 2012 Pinot Noir Tuenge Vineyard comes from the Chehalem Mountains and was picked on October 18, matured for 12 months in 40% new French oak. This is more backward and taciturn on the nose compared to Erath's other 2012s, demanding more coaxing. The palate is medium-bodied with fine salinity on the entry, fleshy and harmonious red berry fruit with a dash of white pepper lending persistence on the finish that fans out beautifully. Just give this excellent wine 12-18 months for the aromatics to develop and you'll have a very fine Pinot Noir.