Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | North Valley |
|---|---|
Grapes | Pinot Noir |
Region | Eola-Amity Hills |
Wine style | Oregon Pinot Noir |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has aromas and flavors of black cherry, plum and framboise predominate, laced with notes of earth, dark chocolate and spice. Sweet on the palate, it is finely balanced with underpinnings of real minerality. The mouth feel is velvety, and the wine has fine, silky tannins. With a long, seductive, layered finish, it reveals noteworthy structure, but doesn’t sacrifice finesse. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Light to medium-bodied, Oregon Pinot is more finely boned than California Pinot, and displays a wide, aromatic range of flavors including strawberry, raspberry, delicate floral notes, and earthier notes like mushroom and truffle.
As with other famous regions that produce this Noble grape, Oregon's Pinot Noir can be as sophisticated and compelling as a fine red Burgundy.
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