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Tualatin Estate Vineyard

2005 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

The Willamette Valley Vineyards Tualatin Estate Vineyard 2005 Pinot Noir is a captivating expression of Oregon's renowned Willamette Valley. This charming red wine showcases a medium body, elegantly balancing its vibrant acidity and smooth, refined tannins. With a prominent fruit intensity, it reveals enticing notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, and hints of earthiness that dance harmoniously on the palate. This Pinot Noir is beautifully dry, providing a delightful freshness and an inviting mouthfeel that enhances its overall allure. It is a splendid example of the region's ability to produce outstanding, handcrafted wines that embody the essence of their unique terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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