Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $19.97
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From one of the most esteemed producers in Oregon, this is a great value Pinot Noir that exhibits the elegant fruitfulness of Pinots from the Willamette Valley. Lemelson is best known for its superb single vineyard bottlings of Pinot Noir. This, however, is a blend that includes fruit from of all of Lemelson's organically farmed Willamette vineyards, made to capture the freshness of the vintage. To achieve this, this wine was bottled after eight months of aging as opposed to Lemelson's standard 17 months of élevage, thereby preserving the bright fruit character characteristic of the region. Additionally, a modest 20% new French oak was used to achieve pleasant oak nuances while not overpowering the blend. The resulting wine is fruit focused and true to their terroir with great structural tannins. The purity of the raspberry and black cherry fruit coupled with notes of forest floor and dried flower make this wine an excellent dinner companion. This is a fantastic wine to accompany roast birds, as well as beef stews – think boeuf bourguignon for a classic pairing.
