Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Acrobat Pinot Noir possesses flavor notes of raspberry, red currant, black cherry, and baking spice. Bright acidity and elegant, refined tannins are integrated on the palate delivering a lovely medium-bodied Pinot Noir that will pair well with a variety of cuisine.
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Tasting Panel
Joined by refined tannins and bright acidity, cranberry, mocha, and red apple wrap around an earthy core. Lifted notes of tomato leaf, red cherry, and sweet tobacco add complexity.
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Decanter
It is difficult to find a good quality Pinot Noir at or under $20. Why? The grape is notoriously finicky in the vineyard and requires handling with kid gloves. This Acrobat Pinot Noir delivers incredible value. Bright red fruit (cranberry and raspberry) and baking spices on the nose all persist through to the palate. A crowd pleaser of a Pinot Noir that is easy on the wallet.
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.