Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 White Pinot Noir

A clean and refreshing wine this white Pinot Noir is a delightful change of pace in your glass. The lively acidity and mild viscosity make this a pleasure to drink with food. You will find notes of white peach, resin, subtle lemon meringue, honeysuckle and light guava all bordered by acidity and minerality from the vineyard soils. Offering a clear distinction between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, white Pinot Noir can be a very enjoyable refreshing change, while still being flavorful and an excellent food companion. The wine used both stainless steel tanks and barrels for aging, therefore there is a lovely creaminess to this wine while still retaining it’s bright acidity. 7791 cases. ORIGIN: Willamette Valley, Oregon. ALCOHOL: 13.5%

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