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Montinore Pinot Noir Red Cap Willamette Valley Organic Biodynamic 2023 750ml
Mouthful of marionberry, cherry and sundried tomato.
Winemaker Description - Vintage 2023
Fruit-forward aromas, including crushed red raspberry, Bing cherry and red currant, are supported by savory undertones of wet forest floor, morel mushroom and a hint of tar. On the palate, the wine shows medium acidity and an approachable yet structured tannin profile with a good mid-palate concentration of fruit. Bright red fruits ...Show More >
Winemaker Description - Vintage 2023
Fruit-forward aromas, including crushed red raspberry, Bing cherry and red currant, are supported by savory undertones of wet forest floor, morel mushroom and a hint of tar. On the palate, the wine shows medium acidity and an approachable yet structured tannin profile with a good mid-palate concentration of fruit. Bright red fruits envelop the palate and glide into a fruit-forward finish where the minerality provides extra complexity.
Memo Summary Notes
The "Red Cap" is the estate's accessible, fruit-forward flagship. It is crafted to offer a true Willamette Valley expression while remaining approachable in both price and style.
Food Pairings: Its high acidity and moderate tannins make it perfect for roasted chicken, salmon, mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted pork tenderloin.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: Oregon
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Variety: Pinot Noir
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
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This is a carefully constructed wine produced from select growing sites throughout the Willamette Valley, all of which practice sustainable growing practices. Fruit for this wine is predominantly in Laurelwood, volcanic and marine sedimentary soils.
Complex aromas of earthy forest floor and sandalwood mingle with a melange of berries on the nose. These aromas waft from the glass, introducing a sumptuous mouthful with flavors of black cherry, raspberries, dark chocolate, and black pepper on the mid-palate. The finish is supple and salivating with lingering flavors of red fruit and pepper, leaving you wanting another sip.
"The 2021 Pinot Noir is dark and brooding, with a dusty blend of dried strawberries, white pepper, and hints of cedar. This flows across the palate with silky textures and ripe red fruits as an acid-driven tension mounts toward the close. Chalky mineral tones and touches of lavender resonate as the 2021 finished with staining and long"
Vinous Media - 90 points
