| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $22.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-04-19 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Impressing On A Budget, Popping Bottles
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Pinot Noir , Tempranillo
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2017 Review
Bright, vibrant and aromatic, this is a great representation of good Pinot from the Willamette Valley region that doesn’t break the bank. Bouncing aromas of cinnamon and a touch of roasted coffee folds into vanilla from good oak exposure. There is a saline quality to the wine (good thing) due to the well done retention of high acidity. The palate brings a slight clove note along with what I can only describe as dried mushrooms (shiitake?). This is one you’ll come back to again and again.
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