Parker's Pinot Noir

2020 Umpqua Valley Pinot Noir

Parker's Parker's Pinot Noir from the Umpqua Valley showcases a beautiful red hue in the glass. Crafted from the esteemed Pinot Noir grape variety, this 2020 vintage offers a medium body, moderate acidity, and prominent fruit intensity. The wine greets the palate with a delightful balance of flavors, embodying the essence of the region's terroir.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

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:

Duck Breast, Roasted Mushrooms, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

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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