Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir

Tasting notes & discussion 30

90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Typically $45/bottle from Willamette Valley Vineyards
Vintage 2019 from Willamette Valley
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; KS; LA; MA; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NE; NM; NV; NY; OH; OR; PA; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WY
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About Willamette Valley Vineyards
“Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.“

Founders’ Keepers

TASTING NOTES:
“Deep garnet in color, the wine features aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and holiday spices. An inviting, juicy palate with fruit-forward flavors are accented by dark chocolate and toasted oak over a medium-bodied frame with integrated tannins and balanced acidity.” (AbV 13.5%, pH 3.4, TA 6.31 g/L)

BARRELS:
9 months in 25% new oak.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
The phrase “finders, keepers” actually has its roots in ancient Roman property law, primarily that of “usucapio,” which set a legal precedent in the society for when something legally came under someone’s ownership. Finders, keepers has existed in some way ever since, but the English phrase has been around specifically since the mid-1800’s. Of course, despite it no longer being the law of the land, it maintains popularity today because it rhymes.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Salmon, grilled lamb, roasted pork, chicken marsala, cassoulet or braised pork pappardelle pasta.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Whatever you can find.

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