Pinot Noir - 2023

FOODIE ALERT! With its bright acidity (perfect for cutting through richness) and silky tannins (that won't overpower delicate flavors), Pinot Noir is a fantastic food companion. This lush, fruity, and smooth-sipping red delicacy from first-class Washington State vineyards is light-bodied in style, with elegant silk tannins, and shows distinct acidity – all the hallmarks of a great food wine.

tasting notes

• dried red berries • strawberry • leather • earth notes

pairs nicely with life®

• salmon • lamb • roasted chicken • thanksgiving turkey • camembert cheese

ava

wahluke slope, WA

cooperage

aged in medium-toast french oak barrels for 8 months

production

208 cases

Winemaker's Notes

Pinot Noir, particularly from cooler regions like Wahluke Slope, tends to possess a natural acidity that winemaking can enhance. Often considered a classic and one of the most challenging to master, a well-made, expressive, and nuanced Pinot Noir is always a source of pride for any winemaker. While Pinot poses a challenge as one of the most finicky grapes in both the vineyard and cellar, it can also yield some of the most beautiful, complex, and rewarding wines. Wahluke Slope Pinot Noirs are known for their higher acidity, often showcasing bright red fruit flavors like raspberry and strawberry, with notes of spice and earth. This causes a lip-smacking effect, making you want more to quench your thirst. Cheers!