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Looney Vineyard

2009 Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir

Vintner's Select Looney Vineyard is a captivating Pinot Noir from the esteemed Ribbon Ridge region, showcasing the exceptional qualities that this area has to offer. This wine presents a vibrant red hue, hinting at its youthful energy despite its age. On the palate, it's a medium-bodied delight with refreshing acidity that balances beautifully with the richness of ripe red fruit flavors, including cherry and raspberry. The tannins are soft and silky, adding a lovely structure without overpowering the fruit. As it opens up, nuances of earth and subtle spice emerge, enhancing its complexity. This Pinot Noir is perfectly dry, making it a fantastic choice for pairing with a variety of dishes, from roasted duck to mushroom risotto, and it's sure to delight both casual drinkers and serious connoisseurs alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness 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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