St. Innocent
St. Innocent Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
St. Innocent Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by St. Innocent Winery, known for their exceptional Pinot Noir wines. The grapes are sourced from the Shea Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon. The vineyard features well-drained soils and a cool climate, which allows for slow ripening and optimal flavor development. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect representation of the terroir and showcases the unique characteristics of the Shea Vineyard.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This St. Innocent Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir is a full-bodied and complex red wine, with a deep ruby color.On the nose, aromas of blackberry and raspberry notes, with a hint of dried herbs and spices. On the palate, this medium-bodied Pinot Noir has intense flavors of black cherry, cranberry, and sweet spices, with a touch of earthy minerality on the finish. Overall, this is an elegant and well balanced wine that is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2049
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: St. Innocent
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
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