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Thistle Vineyard

2012 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

The Ayoub Thistle Vineyard Pinot Noir from the 2012 vintage is a remarkable representation of the Dundee Hills region, showcasing a deep red color that invites exploration. This wine is medium-bodied, offering a delightful balance that makes it approachable yet complex. Its acidity is bright and lively, invigorating the palate and enhancing the delightful fruit intensity that bursts with prominent notes of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of earthiness. The tannins are medium, providing a gentle structure that supports the wine without overpowering its elegant nature. On the dryness scale, this wine falls into the dry category, allowing the fruit characteristics to shine through beautifully. Enjoying a glass of this wine is a true pleasure, embodying the essence of its terroir in every sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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 Duck, Peking Duck, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

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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