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2010 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir

2010 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir
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Willamette Valley Whole Cluster Pinot Noir
The 2010 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir is as refreshing as liquid fruit salad in a glass, this wine opens with vibrant and explosive aromas of cherry and raspberry that leap from the glass. More about this vintage below:
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2010 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Notes:
Flavors mirror aromas of red and dark fruits, hibiscus and melon highlighted by leathery cigar and tobacco overtones. The mouthfeel is soft, juicy and well-rounded with fresh acidity. The velvety tannins focus on a silky mouthwatering finish, inviting the second sip. Meant to drink young. Willamette Valley Vineyards founder, Jim Bernau, calls this wine, "Pinot Noir Candy". Enjoy now through 2014.
Serving Suggestions:
This versatile wine is wonderful by itself or with cedar plank salmon, a filet with cherry reduction sauce or salad with dried cranberries and hazelnuts. An excellent addition to your Summer BBQ. For something slightly sweeter, pair with strawberry Crème Brulee.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Ratings:
2009: 88 points - Wine Spectator
2008: "Recommended" - Wine Press Northwest
2007: 88 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
2006: 88 points - Wine Advocate
What is Whole Cluster Fermented?
Willamette Valley Vineyards' vision is to capture pure, fresh-picked Pinot Noir flavors. They gently place whole, uncrushed Pinot Noir clusters in a stainless steel tan, evacuate the oxygen, add yeast, seal the tank, and wait. An anaerobic (carbonic) fermentations ensues, with thousands of micro-fermentations inside each individual berry. They press the juice once ideal fruit character is expressed yet before stem tannins are absorbed.
The resulting wine is fresh and juicy, with low levels of tannin, bright acidity, and a gorgeous nose of summer fruit salad. Because of its unique structure, this is their most versatile food wine, pairing with everything from pizza and barbeque to Thai and sushi.

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