Erath Willakia Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Erath Winery, a renowned producer of high-quality wines. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from the Willakia Vineyard, located in the heart of the Oregon Coast Range. The vineyard features a unique terroir, with volcanic soils and a cool climate that allows the grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a classic Pinot Noir, with a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins, and a long, smooth finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Erath Willakia Vineyard Pinot Noir is a bold and robust wine, with aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, and toasty oak.On the palate, the flavors are intense and concentrated, with a hint of dark chocolate and an earthy, mineral character. The tannins are structured and firm, leading to a long, lingering finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Erath
Region: Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located between Washington to the north and California to the south. It is known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, rivers, and high desert, and for its vibrant wine industry.
Oregon's wine industry dates back to the mid-1800s, when the first vineyards were planted in the Willamette Valley. The region was largely forgotten until the 1960s, when a group of pioneering winemakers began to experiment with Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varieties. Since then, Oregon has become one of the most important wine regions in the United States, with over 500 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards.