A Fine Cigar

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

Raptor Ridge Winery presents A Fine Cigar, a rich Pinot Noir from the Yamhill-Carlton region. This red-hued wine embodies a medium body with moderate acidity and a prominent fruit intensity. The palate offers a delightful balance with its notable tannins and dry finish. A Fine Cigar showcases the elegant characteristics typical of Pinot Noir wines from this esteemed winegrowing area.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Earth

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Roasted Salmon, Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Region:

Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is understandably most often associated with Pinot Noir. The cool-climate region has a unique relationship to this most delicate (and temperamental!) red wine grape. Lying on the same latitude as Burgundy in France, the Willamette Valley enjoys the perfect balance of sunshine and rain, proximity to the Pacific Ocean and protection on either side by the Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains. Along its 100 miles, the Willamette Valley boasts many distinct terroirs, so among its many brightly fruity, elegantly structured and blissfully fragrant Pinots, you'll also find exceptional Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.

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