Evesham Wood 'Le Puits Sec' Pinot Noir 2005

Why Buy: Gorgeous expression of the Willamette Valley. Pretty, graceful, and certified organic.

Price : $35

Details:

You'll smell raspberries, cherries and floral notes. You'll taste cherry, bright fruit, and maybe even a little red licorice. It's lightly and seductively tart.

Notes: The grapes for this wine are sustainably grown in non-irrigated vineyards. Label features the Pacific Dogwood Flower... which I think is a great symbol of the subtle elegance of the wine. Certified Organic. Their wines tend to have lower alcohol content (Le Puits Sec is 13%).

Occasion and Pairing: Venison with a tart cherry reduction, roast Cornish Hens with wild rice, and even prune stuffed goose would go perfectly with this. Pairs well with a poetic spirit and springtime.

State: Oregon

Region: Willamette Valley

Ava: Eola-Amity Hills

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