Ponzi Laurelwood District Pinot Noir 2018
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This classic New World expression of Oregon Pinot noir features nuances and flavors that are a hallmark of the region's varied soils and cool climate. Using Ponzi's most established vineyards at its base, Laurelwood Pinot Noir is blended with Pinot Noir from throughout the Laurelwood District AVA.
This generous nose is full of cassis, violets, anise and ripe blueberry aromas. Savory notes of rosemary, fir forest and prominent white pepper spice are interlaced throughout. The plush palate holds red and blue fruit, cocoa nibs, molasses and tobacco, honey and salted caramel. The velvety mouth leads to long, fine grained tannins.
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James Suckling
Luscious aromas and flavors of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Medium to full body with round tannins and a savory finish. Spicy, with cardamon and clove, black licorice and sage.
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Wine Spectator
Fragrant and elegantly structured, this red has expressive raspberry, fresh violet and spice flavors that build richness toward refined tannins. Drink now.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Laurel wood District is scented of cranberry sauce, blueberries, tea leaves and lavender with wafts of fragrant earth. The light-bodied palate is soft and grainy with bright, perfumed flavors and a long, spicy finish. Best After 2023
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Wine Enthusiast
The aromas are reserved, with notes of baking spice, cherry, dark raspberry and plum. Full-bodied, well-balanced peppermint and raspberry flavors follow. It's direct enjoyment.
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Home of some of the planet’s most amazingly elegant and expressive Pinot noir, the Willamette Valley is a pastoral, mixed landscape of green, bucolic rolling hills, dramatic forestlands and small, independent, friendly wine growers. As a leader in environmental stewardship, the valley has some of the nation’s most protective land use policies, with two-thirds of its vineyards farmed sustainably and over half, organically. While the valley claims a cool, continental climate, and is heavily influenced by the cold, moist winds of the Pacific Ocean, its warm and dry summers allow for the steady, even ripening of Pinot noir.
The potential of Willamette Valley Pinot noir continues to attract the investment of serious growers and winemakers both locally and from abroad, as naturally the finished wines bring accolades from professionals and enthusiasts. With a range of styles from delicate dried cherry, raspberry and hibiscus to stronger notes of truffle, mocha, plum and spice, a fine Willamette Valley Pinot noir is a perfect expression of both character and grace.