The nose of the 2018 Shea Pinot Noir is bucolic, showing tobacco leaf, a hint of citrus, and a deep, gravelly element. The flavor is lush and powerful, stemming from pronounced core of cherry and earth. It evokes a blissful stroll through the quiet countryside of the northern Willamette Valley, with its many orchards, dusty roads, and patchwork of vineyards. While inviting now, the wine possesses the acid and additional structure for extensive aging.