Red

Raptor Ridge Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir (McMinnville)

Raptor Ridge

McMinnville · Willamette Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
McMinnville · Willamette Valley
Appellation
McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro grelhado · pato assado · cogumelos selvagens · queijos curados · porco assado

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    This vineyard selection captures the defining character of this tiny AVA—an underlying streak of gun metal, and an overall austerity that belies the complexity and subtle length of the wine. Tart cranberry fruit brings supporting acidity, and the wine rewards your attention with…

  • 201389 pts

    The spare red fruit seems set in stone. The AVA's characteristic sub-flavors of concrete and dry stone are on full display. The wine remains tightly wound, with crisp definition. This should benefit from another couple of years in bottle. It finishes with plenty of acid and chal…

  • 200990 pts

    This muscular, peppery wine has tight focus and good flavor intensity. Bright cherry fruit shines through the pinpoint core, gracefully expanding throughout the medium-length finish.