Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Dried Fruit

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Illahe

Illahe Estate Pinot Noir

United States, Oregon

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Illahe Estate Pinot Noir emanates from the rolling hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, a region renowned for its world-class Pinot Noir. The family-owned Illahe Vineyards focus on sustainable, traditional methods, incorporating horse and plow farming and gravity-flow winemaking. This hands-on approach ensures that each grape reflects the pure essence of its terroir, marked by volcanic, loam soils and a cooler climate ideal for Pinot Noir. After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging in French oak, crafting a wine that is both authentic and refined.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Illahe Estate Pinot Noir is a truly elegant and complex example of Oregon's pinot noir.It has a deep ruby color and aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and earthy spice. On the palate, it has a rich and silky texture, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and subtle notes of tobacco and oak. The finish is long and smooth with hints of dark chocolate and sweet vanilla. An outstanding wine that will reward careful cellaring.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Illahe

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.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review