Torii Mor Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Tasting notes & discussion 36

Typically $28/bottle from Torii Mor
Vintage 2015 from Willamette Valley
AbV 13.1%, pH 3.71, TA 0.5775 g/100mL, RS 0.2 g/100mL
Sold by Torii Mor Winery, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Torii Mor Winery
The name Torii Mor derives from the Torii gate in the property’s Japanese garden and the ancient Scandinavian word for earth. Together the name is a nod to Pinot’s expression of terroir and connection to the earth. After the first vintage in 1993 with just 1,000 cases, Torii Mor now produces 10,000 cases annually under the direction of Burgundian winemaker Jacques Tardy. Jacques produces those wines of elegance and balance that Dr. Donald Olson, founder and owner, began pursuing years ago, and Torii Mor continues to pursue elegance in wine making, respect for the earth, and balanced wines that can be enjoyed for years to come.

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TASTING NOTES:
“The 2015 Torii Mor Willamette Valley Pinot Noir has rich aromas of wild flowers and roses, mixed in with complex red and dark berries, including cherries. The flavors are fresh, rich and sweet. The entry is forward, sweet and spicy, the fresh acidity enhances the rich and complex fruity center of sweet darker berries and cherries, the mid palate carries on that velvet-fruity goodness to a long, enjoyable aftertaste of pure Oregon Pinot Noir. The mouthfeel is rich and elegant. The finish is very long, sweet, with the complexity of fruit, juicy tannins and a hint of spices.”

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
A toreador is also known as a torero or bullfighter. Once huge cultural stars, they’ve declined in notoriety since the 1960’s. They were divided into three categories: the matador, the picador, and the banderillero. While the matador, the most well known, is the traditional fighter, the picador will fight the bull from horseback with a special lance and the banderillero will attempt to place flags on the bull’s shoulders. Unsurprisingly, about 533 professional bullfighters have died in the arena since 1700.

DRINK IT FROM (conventional option):
Standard red glass or even a white glass.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
At a street-side restaurant in Spain, you’re drinking the Torii Mor Pinot Noir, when some of it spills on your lap. Luckily, you had put a white napkin on your lap. Unluckily, the napkin is now a deep red color. Also, the running of the bulls is occurring in the town. Also, the maitre’d has been repeatedly asking you to move out of the way, as your table is currently in the middle of the path. Whoops.

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