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Estate Pinot Noir

2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir from the 2008 vintage offers a captivating crimson hue that draws you in. This red wine showcases a medium body, perfectly balanced with a bright acidity that invigorates the palate. Its fruit intensity is prominent, revealing lovely notes of ripe cherry and raspberry intertwined with subtle earthiness. The tannins are soft yet well-structured, creating a refined mouthfeel that enhances its overall elegance. As a dry wine, it presents a sophisticated finish that lingers delightfully, making it a superb choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or simply enjoying on its own. The Willamette Valley region contributes to this Pinot Noir's charming complexity, a testament to its exceptional terroir and winemaking craft.

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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