Tasting Notes
Brimming with fresh blackberry and plum aromas,
our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir gains earth and
herb nuances with time. Ripe red plums and red
cherries dominate the smooth palate, accented by a
dash of herbs.
Winemaker Notes
Due to a warm spring and early bud break, along
with moderate summer temperatures, Willamette
Valley saw the earliest vintage ever for Pinot Noir.
The fruit was of high quality and was harvested at
the optimal ripeness and balance. Gentle handling
at the winery retained freshness and preserved the
texture sought after in Pinot Noir. The juice was
fermented on the skins for 15-20 days at 80-90F,
then gently pressed to stainless steel for settling.
The wine was then aged in a mixture of oak and
stainless steel for seven months before being racked
clean prior to blending and bottling.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Versatile and food-friendly, this Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir pairs well with a vegetarian risotto with
stewed tomatoes and Taleggio cheese, roasted pork
with a cranberry glaze, or grilled salmon with a
brown sugar crust.
BLEND
100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATIONS
100% Willamette Valley
ANALYSIS
pH 3.78
TA 5.6 g/L
ALC 14.5%
UPC
8 56442 00560 4
SRP
$24.99
