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Blackjack Block

2008 Oregon Pinot Noir

King Estate Blackjack Block is a captivating red wine from the illustrious Oregon region, crafted from the renowned Pinot Noir varietal. This 2008 vintage showcases a beautiful depth of flavor, exuding a medium-bodied profile that invites you to savor its intricate layers. The wine possesses a bright acidity that harmonizes perfectly with its prominent fruit intensity, revealing delightful notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthiness. Tannins are beautifully integrated, providing a gentle structure that enhances the overall mouthfeel. As a dry wine, it exemplifies elegance and finesse, making it an exceptional choice for any gathering or a quiet evening at home.

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

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


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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