Lightening Express

2020 Southern Oregon Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Schmidt Family Vineyards Lightening Express is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the harmony of its three varietals: Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hailing from the picturesque Southern Oregon region, this 2020 vintage presents an inviting profile with its medium-bodied structure that offers a pleasing depth. The wine boasts a bright acidity that enhances its freshness, making it a delightful companion for various meals. Rich fruit intensity reveals luscious aromas and flavors of dark cherry and plum, while subtle tannins provide a velvety mouthfeel, ensuring a smooth finish. Perfectly balanced, this wine offers a dry character that emphasizes its elegance and sophistication, making it a wonderful choice for both casual gatherings and special celebrations.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:

Grilled Ribeye, Grilled Meats, Bone-in Ribeye

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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