North Valley - Compass Pinot Noir 2021
Price: $27.95
Producer | North Valley |
Country | United States |
Region | Oregon |
Subregion | Willamette Valley |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 09482 |
North Valley Description
The Northern Willamette Valley is home to Oregon's most exceptional Pinot Noir vineyard sites. The North Valley team works with committed farmers to source responsibly grown grapes of the highest quality for their wines. These bottlings epitomize Oregon terroir. They are a reflection of the unique climate, geographical features, and growing conditions that make this region one of the most privileged places to grow wine in the world.
This bright and fresh Pinot Noir has a nose of black tea, mirabelle plum, and baking spices which lead to flavors of blackberry, cassis, kirsch, hibiscus rose, and cacao nib.
James Suckling: 92 Points
Notes of cocoa-dusted cherries, ripe raspberries, licorice and moist earth. Juicy and succulent on the palate with medium body and firm tannins. Delicious dark cherries with toasty, spiced character to close.
Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
An interesting aromatic combination of blackberries, Orange Curaçao, wet rocks and a trace of bacon fat commands attention. The medium-bodied wine’s blueberry, oregano and strong black tea flavors are supported by fine-grained tannins and a decent bit of acidity.