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Pierre Léon

2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Willakenzie Estate Pierre Léon is a captivating 2008 Pinot Noir hailing from Oregon's esteemed Willamette Valley. This red wine showcases a medium body that gracefully envelops the palate, paired with a ripe acidity that provides a refreshing lift. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring vibrant notes of red cherry and raspberry, intertwined with subtle hints of earthiness and spice. With soft, well-integrated tannins, the wine maintains a smooth mouthfeel that enhances its overall elegance. As a dry wine, it is beautifully balanced, making it a perfect companion for a wide array of dishes, from roasted poultry to mushroom risotto. This wine undoubtedly exemplifies the exceptional quality and character that the Willamette Valley has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

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

Region:


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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