Oregon wine: 2018 Soter Vineyards Origin Series Ribbon Ridge Pinot noir
The back label with more information
Ribbon Ridge
Chehalem Mountains
Willamette Valley
Oregon
14.2% alcohol
Empty bottle weight:
21.2 ounces // 603 grams
Cork closure
306 cases produced
Soter’s winemaker, Chris Fladwood, left 10% of the grapes as whole clusters in order to impart more natural tannins into this Pinot. After an extended maceration of 25 days, which allowed for more color, aroma and flavor extraction, the wine was aged for 10 months in barrel.
Earthy and hearty, this Pinot noir had a nice, grippy texture that quickly shifted to something much more supple. It was a bit like how your skin feels after applying a dash of talc powder. Such an interesting sensation to experience while enjoying a glass of wine!
COLOR
black cherry red
BOUQUET
rosemary
cherry cola
red cherry
cranberry
sandalwood
red plum
PALATE
bright acidity
cherry cola
raspberry
hint of cinnamon
tayberry
red plum
FOOD PAIRING
SUGGESTIONS
steak
grilled eggplant sandwiches
pecan pesto shells with sausage
The winery is sold out of this particular wine but maybe you’re lucky enough to have a bottle or two in your cellar?
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