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Three Barrel

2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Johan Vineyards Three Barrel is an exquisite 2008 Pinot Noir hailing from the renowned Willamette Valley, a region celebrated for its exceptional cool-climate wines. This captivating red displays a medium body, embodying the elegance and finesse characteristic of the varietal. The wine's refreshing acidity brings a bright and lively quality to the palate, perfectly balancing its nuanced flavors. With a medium level of fruit intensity, it offers delightful notes of red cherries, raspberries, and subtle earth undertones. Additionally, the tannins are soft and integrated, providing structure without overwhelming the wine's delicate character. The overall experience is dry, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine through and making this Pinot Noir a delightful choice for a variety of occasions.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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