Showcasing the best of
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northwest wine regions. Showcasing the best of northwest
wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
northwest wines and
the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions. Showcasing the best of northwest
wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
Perfect pinot noir? Try some from Oregon.
Published by: Austin American-Statesman
Published: November 21, 2016
Author: Fred Tasker
Pinot noirs can be the most ethereal of wines. They also can be expensive. A single bottle of 1945 French Domaine de la Romanee-Conti sold at auction in 2011 for $123,899. Top California pinot noirs regularly top $50 a bottle.
The trick is to find a good pinot for around $20-to-$30 a bottle. So a group of Oregon pinot noir producers has set out to create exactly that category.
Why is pinot noir expensive? Growers call it "the heartbreak grape" because it's so finicky and hard to grow. Thin-skinned, it's susceptible to sunburn, rot, mildew and fungus. It needs a cool climate, with just the right soils, and even then it tends to low yields.
But when it comes out right, the proper descriptor is "sexy." It can be silky, subtly fruity, even a little funky. It can be as complicated yet rewarding as a love affair.
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The trick is to find a good pinot for around $20-to-$30 a bottle. So a group of Oregon pinot noir producers has set out to create exactly that category.
Why is pinot noir expensive? Growers call it "the heartbreak grape" because it's so finicky and hard to grow. Thin-skinned, it's susceptible to sunburn, rot, mildew and fungus. It needs a cool climate, with just the right soils, and even then it tends to low yields.
But when it comes out right, the proper descriptor is "sexy." It can be silky, subtly fruity, even a little funky. It can be as complicated yet rewarding as a love affair.
Read more at the link below for recommendations:
For the complete story see: Austin American-Statesman