Flavour Profile

Walter Scott

Walter Scott Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir

Name: Walter Scott Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir
Brand: Walter Scott
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Oregon

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

In Oregon's Willamette Valley, Walter Scott wines epitomize the region's distinctive charm. Founded in 2008 by Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon, their vineyards lack limestone but boast high-drainage soils, allowing vines to tap into the unique volcanic rock. Starting with La Combe Verte Pinot Noir in 2009, the duo expanded into Chardonnay in 2011, leading to a loyal following. Located on Justice Vineyard since 2012, they prioritize relationships with the land and growers, emphasizing older vines, clonal diversity, and cool microclimates. With a hands-off winemaking approach, native yeast fermentations, and judicious French oak use, each bottle reflects a transparent expression of the vintage, offering a balanced signature of the region with structural integrity for graceful maturation.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Walter Scott Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir is an exceptional wine with the elegance and complexity of Pinot Noir.This wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of the varietal. On the nose, Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir offers enticing aromas of ripe red berries, such as cherry and raspberry, intertwined with delicate floral notes. There is also a subtle hint of earthiness, adding depth and complexity to the bouquet. The palate is equally impressive, with a harmonious balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins. The red berry flavors continue to shine, accompanied by hints of spice and a touch of oak. The wine has a medium body, with a silky texture that coats the palate and leads to a long, lingering finish. Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but it also has the potential to age gracefully. Its structure and depth suggest that it will develop further complexity over time, revealing additional layers of flavor and nuance.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2061

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Walter Scott

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

4.2

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