Oregon wine: 2019 Erath Winery Knight's Gambit Pinot noir ©Winerabble

Oregon wine: 2019 Erath Winery Knight’s Gambit Pinot noir

Dundee Hills

Willamette Valley

Oregon

13.0% alcohol

Empty bottle weight:
31.2 ounces // 886 grams

Cork closure

1051 cases produced

The PInot noir grapes for this wine were grown at an elevation between 600-95o feet, on east to south-east-facing slopes in Willamette Valley’s Dundee Hills. The vintage started off slow but gained speed as the weather improved. Then frequent rain events in June and July delayed ripening progress. As September unfolded, even more rain fell! However, difficult vintages like this one often result in lovely, food-friendly wines– and this Pinot is no exception to that rule.

Medium-bodied with silky tannins, this Pinot noir is rather elegant and polished, perfect for a wide variety of dishes.

COLOR

garnet red

BOUQUET

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dark cherry

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black raspberry

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cedar

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cherry pie

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maple syrup

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sour cherry

PALATE

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black raspberry

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bourbon-soaked cherries

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cherry cola

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dark cherry

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rhubarb

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cherry pie

FOOD PAIRING
SUGGESTIONS

braised duck with shallots, porcini and semolina

crab cakes topped with red wine-poached eggs

chickpea pancakes with greens and cheese

Erath wine club members are able to purchase this wine next month, slightly ahead of the general public.

Have you tasted this wine? Be sure to tell us how you like it in the comments!

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About the Author: Michele Francisco

Michele Francisco, a founder and regular contributor to Winerabble, a blog primarily about Pacific Northwest wines, is living the dream in Portland, Oregon. Her passion leads some to believe she's got wine running through her veins. Contact Michele at michele@winerabble.com & be sure to visit her online portfolio at www.michelefrancisco.com.

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