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Olexa Block

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Ankeny Vineyard Olexa Block Pinot Noir from the renowned Willamette Valley is a masterful expression of this beloved varietal. This wine immediately captivates with its enchanting red hue and opens with vibrant aromas of red cherries, strawberries, and delicate hints of rose petals. On the palate, it is light-bodied yet elegantly complex, offering a lively interplay of bright acidity and silky tannins. Fruit intensity is pronounced, showcasing a delightful blend of red fruit flavors intertwined with subtle earthy undertones, a hallmark of its Oregonian terroir. The wine’s graceful finish is both refreshing and lingering, making it a truly enjoyable experience for any Pinot Noir enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Raspberry

Raspberry

Cherry

Cherry

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

Pairs well with:


Roasted Chicken, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Grilled Pork Loin

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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