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Reserve

2004 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Belle Vallee Cellars Reserve is a remarkable Pinot Noir from the illustrious Willamette Valley, showcasing the elegance and finesse that this region is celebrated for. In this 2004 vintage, the wine delivers a vibrant, ruby-red hue that entices the eye. On the palate, it exhibits a medium-bodied profile with a harmonious balance of lively acidity and velvety tannins, providing a delightful and smooth mouthfeel. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing lush notes of ripe red berries intertwined with subtle hints of earthiness and spice, creating a complex and layered experience. This wine is dry yet refreshingly bright, making it an excellent choice for pairing with a variety of foods, or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

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

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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