2014 Montinore “Red Cap” Pinot Noir

$20. Winemaker Stephen Webber points out that Oregon Pinot Noir doesn’t have to be expensive to be well crafted and delicious. Sourced from Demeter® certified and organic certified grapes. A blend of estate vineyards, feral fermentation, and barrel aged. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Both savory and fruity, this wine exudes rich, even sweet, flavors of cherry, blueberry and pomegranate. Oak barrels contribute considerable savory notes such as tobacco. The underlying acidity is quite bright, and not completely tempered by the tannins that stick out. Score: 87. Reviewed August 29, 2016

Winery: Montinore Estate
From article: Oregon Pinot Noir Starts Here: A Sampling of Entry Level Wines