2023 Pinot Noir

Gran Moraine Vineyard

$75

Yamhill-Carlton

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DESCRIPTION

The Gran Moraine Vineyard, nestled within the Willamette Valley AVA, is the source for some of Oregon's finest pinot noir. Tucked up in the foothills of the Coastal Range, the vineyard is cooler than most, and delivers pinot noir with fresh red fruit, fine tannins and chalky acidity. Aged in large, mostly used oak barrels to lend subtle spice without overpowering the delicate fruit.

Willamette Valley

CONTINENTAL AND COASTAL INFLUENCES, LONG SUMMER DAYS, MARINE SEDIMENTARY, AND BASALT SOILS

Winemaker’s Favorite Aspect:

There’s a ripeness at lower sugar levels and the fruit creates naturally balanced wines with elegance and finesse.

Climate:

Long, warm, and generally dry summer days, a mix of continental and coastal climates with influences from the Van Duzer Corridor.

Regional Overview:

The well-draining hills rise above the valley and provide a mix of red, black, and blue fruit with earthy overtones.

FOOD PAIRINGS:

Seared and oven-roasted elk backstrap, rubbed with thyme and peppercorns, paired alongside Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is basically an immediate teleportation into the heart of Willamette Valley. There is a woodsy, gamy, earthy interaction with all the flavors on the table that’s impossible to step away from. Plus, the way the elk pops the fruit out of the glass on the Pinot Noir is exceptional.

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