Winemaker Notes
Deep burgundy in color, this wine opens up with aromas of boysenberry, fig jam, black currant, and a hint of chicory. The palate is well-balanced with notes of fresh cranberry, rhubarb, and a lingering white pepper finish. Incredible depth and concentration complement rich tannins and lead into a smooth, medium finish.
Pair with bacon-crusted cedar plank salmon, or a roasted beet and arugula salad topped with walnuts and goat cheese.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Following a toasty entry of sandalwood and espresso, black plum and dried lavender appear on the earthy and shadowed palate. paving the way for a juicy, seductive finish.
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.