Today is International Pinot Noir Day! As such, this week we would like to focus our recommendations on some of our favorite local Pinot’s, as well as a couple of fun, but perhaps more obscure offerings from around the world. We hope you enjoy these selections!
New Arrivals and Staff Picks
NV Olivier Morin Cremant de Bourgogne brut Rose, $20
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose from Burgundy, France. Nice tangy red raspberry fruit, easy drinking with a dry finish. Great $20 bottle of bubbles!
2019 Soter ‘North Valley’ Rose, $28
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Great local still rose. Forward Hood strawberry fruit on the palette, with under-ripe peach and clean acidity in the finish. So good!
2016 St. Innocent ‘Temperance Hill Vineyards’, $43
Grapes:100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: Classic ‘Burgundian’ style, grown right here in the Willamette Valley from long time highly reputable local producers. Lean, crunchy red and blue fruit, zippy acidity, and just a touch of earthy funk. Superb!
Geek of the Week
2013 Podere Ruggeri Corsini ‘Argamakow’, $26
Grapes: 100% Pinot Nero
Tasting Notes: It’s not every day that you see Pinot Nero (Italian for Pinot Noir) grown in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. This small-batch wine was made in a super unique style: dark fruited, smooth, and pleasantly tannic, with a strong earthy fragrance that is only found in old-world winemaking. Note the 2013 vintage on this one! This wine has some age on it and has definitely begun to reveal layers of depth on the palette.
Order for Delivery
Don’t forget to get your wine and beer orders into us by Thursday at 5 pm for your Friday delivery. Email us at info@pdxbottleshop.com and let us know the style and price point you are looking for. We will call you to confirm your order and you can pay over the phone. There is a $5 delivery charge and we will deliver within 5 miles of the shop. Cheers!
Dish of the week:
Turkey Cobb Salad
Yum! This salad is a full meal complete with house roasted turkey, mixed greens, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, bacon, egg, cherry tomatoes and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette.
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