Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
From: USA, Oregon
Description
Starts off fuity, then linger with spicy and earthy tastes. (described as tasting of ripe tomato, mushroom and barnyard.)
A smooth non-tannic nor acidic wine, this is very approachable if people are looking for a lighter red (not as light as the Brouilly or Saumur Champigny)
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Fact:
Oregon is famous for producing some the best pinot noir outside of Burgundy - possibly because the climate and the soil (chalk) is similar.
Pinot noir is one of the oldest grape varieties to be cultivated for wine. It's know to be a difficult grape to work with.
The winery that makes this started as a distillery and produces Ransom Old Tom Gin (Served on the 2nd Floor on Clinton!)
Food Pairing:
Grilled meaty fish, lamb (Merguez) and other simple but rich food. Also anything you associate with Burgundy! |
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