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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Chicago Athletic Association Chicago Athletic Pinot Noir hails from the renowned Willamette Valley region, showcasing a beautiful red hue in the glass. This wine offers a medium body, balanced acidity, and a delightful fruit intensity that embodies the essence of the Willamette Valley. The tannins are notable, providing structure and depth to the wine. It boasts a dry profile that enhances its overall complexity, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate nuanced red wines.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

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

Pairs well with:

Duck Breast, Pork Shoulder, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

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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