Pinot Noir-Illahe Estate, Oregon

Wine: Estate Pinot Noir.

Variety: Pinot Noir.

Vintage: 2018

Origin, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA.

Winemaker: Illahe Vineyards.

Viticulture: No irrigation, hand harvesting, hand work and transport with Percheron draft horses.

Winemaking: Only local yeast used, maceration on skin for 24 days, pressing with hand and in wood basket, aged 10mo. in 10% new French oak and 90% neutral French oak.

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Clear ruby with medium intensity, developing, this entry level Pinot Noir reveals aromas of red fruits, cranberry, pomegranate, strawberries, some mushroom notes with a hint of cloves, this wine has nice tannins with good acidity that gives a refreshing finish in the palate. I paired with Spaghetti Bolognese, any red meat recipes would pair well with this wine.

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