Vatican Studios

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Nocking Point Wines Vatican Studios showcases a delightful Pinot Noir from the picturesque Willamette Valley. This red wine presents a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas that captivate the senses. With a medium body, balanced acidity, and medium fruit intensity, this Pinot Noir embodies elegance and finesse. Its smooth tannins gently linger on the palate, allowing the red fruit notes to shine through. The Willamette Valley's unique terroir contributes to the wine's complexity and character, making it a true gem of the region.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Cranberry

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

Pairs well with:

Grilled Salmon, Roasted Salmon, Seared Salmon

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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