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Backbone

2008 Oregon Pinot Noir

King Estate Backbone 2008 Pinot Noir hails from the beautiful region of Oregon, where its exquisite terroir plays a crucial role in crafting this exceptional wine. Displaying a captivating red hue, this Pinot Noir offers a medium body, which elegantly balances richness with approachability. The acidity is bright and refreshing, lending a lively quality that enhances its overall liveliness, while the fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing vibrant notes of dark cherry and raspberry that dance on the palate. Tannins are firm yet supple, providing a structured framework that complements the wine’s fruit character beautifully, making it a delightful experience. This wine is bone dry, ensuring that every sip is clean and crisp, inviting you back for more. The King Estate Backbone is a true testament to the artistry of Oregon winemaking, perfect for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Oregon
Oregon

With its rugged landscape and cool Pacific climate, Oregon is one of the world's great modern Pinot Noir regions. The Willamette Valley produces an impressive array of styles across its six AVAs, from fragrantly fruity to lush and complex. This is thanks to a range of terroirs that are eerily similar to Burgundy's in France (Oregon even lies on the same latitude). In fact, major Burgundy producers have set up in Oregon to make wine, including Domaine Drouhin and Louis Jadot. And it is not just Pinot Noir found in Oregon. Other benchmark grapes include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling; Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah thrive in the southern AVAs.

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