Winemaker Notes
Garnet red in the glass, the 2021 A to Z Wineworks Oregon Pinot Noir greets the nose with notes of bright berry (cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry) coupled with slightly sweet aromas like grenadine syrup and cocoa as well as savory aromas (graphite, cut hay, cassis, Asian spices). The abundant red fruit profile including cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry follows on the palate along with hints of leather, rose petals and citrus zest. The oak is well-integrated and the acidity is beautifully vibrant, with perfect balance on the mid-palate supported by moderate, smooth tannins and modest alcohol. Easy to like, the 2021 A to Z Pinot Noir is fresh, juicy, and light on its feet.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Floral jasmine and Daphne flower notes are mesmerizing, with aromas of blueberry fruit leather and orange peel joining the fun. While black cherries are the dominant fruit flavor, the wine's fig, nutmeg and bacon fat flavors are mouthwatering. Sturdy tannins with restrained acidity.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir is pleasing from start to finish. TASTING NOTES: This wine delivers aromas and flavors of tart red cherries and berries. Pair it with lightly-spiced oven-roasted chicken. (Tasted: April 2, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
While the Willamette Valley and Pinot Noir are a like a fairy tale match made in heaven, most of Oregon is in fact, a glorious source of Pinot noir. Claiming over half of its total area under vine, Pinot noir also thrives in Southern Oregon’s Umpqua and Rogue Valleys where sedimentary and volcanic soils dominate hillside vineyards and cool temperatures create the perfect environment for Pinot noir. Also, Oregon’s Columbia Gorge is becoming increasingly popular for Pinot noir production. What sets Oregon Pinot noir apart from the Pinot of other regions, both New and Old World, is its innate combination of grace with both power and restraint.
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