Montinore · Red Cap Pinot Noir 2023 · Willamette Valley, Oregon
Montinore Red Cap 2023 brings bright red fruit together with savory woodland notes in an approachable Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Raspberry, Bing cherry and red currant meet forest floor and morel mushroom, with structured tannins and mineral detail carrying the fruit-forward finish.
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Montinore · Red Cap Pinot Noir 2023 · Willamette Valley, Oregon
Montinore Red Cap 2023 brings bright red fruit together with savory woodland notes in an approachable Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Raspberry, Bing cherry and red currant meet forest floor and morel mushroom, with structured tannins and mineral detail carrying the fruit-forward finish.
Winemaker Description · Vintage 2023
Montinore: 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.
About Montinore
The Montinore name began with John Forbis, who moved to Oregon at the turn of the last century and found that his Forest Grove property reminded him of Montana. His own “Montana in Oregon” became Montinore Ranch. The Graham family restored the ranch name in the 1960s, farming a variety of crops and briefly raising cattle.
After ash from the 1980 Mount Saint Helens eruptions affected the ranch's crops, the family explored viticulture. Agricultural surveys by Oregon State University and UC Davis found the site well suited to grape-growing. The first vines were planted in 1982, followed by the first vintage in 1986.
Organic & Biodynamic Estate Farming
Rudy Marchesi joined Montinore as a vineyard consultant in 1998 and began implementing Biodynamic practices in 2003. He purchased the estate in 2005, and its 200-acre vineyard received Demeter Biodynamic certification in 2008. The estate later expanded with the 2019 purchase of Laughlin Road Ranch in northeastern Yamhill-Carlton, whose inaugural 2023 harvest included certified organic and Biodynamic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
Crushed raspberry, Bing cherry and red currant lead, supported by forest floor, morel mushroom and a hint of tar. Medium acidity and approachable, structured tannins frame a concentrated fruit core and a mineral-accented finish.
Food Pairings
Try with roasted chicken, salmon, mushroom risotto or herb-crusted pork tenderloin. The red fruit and savory notes offer a particularly appealing match for dishes that combine mushrooms and fresh herbs.
Wine Details
- Producer: Montinore
- Cuvée: Red Cap
- Vintage: 2023
- Grape: Pinot Noir
- Appellation: Willamette Valley
- Region: Oregon, United States
- Bottle size: 750ml
- Closure: Screw cap
Bright Oregon Pinot Noir fruit with a savory woodland accent for the dinner table.
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