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Bernau Block

2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir from the exceptional 2009 vintage showcases the elegance and complexity that the Willamette Valley is renowned for. This captivating red wine presents a medium body, delivering a delightful balance that is both approachable and layered. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's freshness and making it an excellent choice for various occasions. With pronounced fruit intensity, this Pinot Noir reveals enticing notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy undertones. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure while allowing the fruit character to shine. Overall, this wine offers a dry profile, ensuring a clean finish that invites another sip and epitomizes the quality and finesse of Oregon's winegrowing prowess.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Willamette Valley
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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