Red
Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir
McMinnville · Willamette Valley · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- United States
- Region
- McMinnville · Willamette Valley
- Appellation
- McMinnville
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
rich and creamy dishes · peanut sauce · roasted meats · mild cheeses
Rated vintages
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201489 pts
The exceptionally dry mineral flavors often found in designates from this AVA are here in abundance. In this instance, it seems to strip the fruit of any lushness, leaving tart cranberry backed with austere acidity. It's a good representation of the vineyard and the AVA, but nee…
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201390 pts
Planted in 1988, this vineyard 's fruit captures the unique minerality found in this AVA. It leaves an impression of sucking on rock—not a bad thing in a wine. The black-cherry fruit grips the palate with real power and some density, with potent herbal highlights as well. Drink…