New World Red
September 2024

After the powerhouse selections last month I thought for September it would be nice to offer a couple of lighter wines with a study of cool climate Pinot Noir. I found both of these selections at the same time during a tasting with a vendor in June. At that time I was preparing for a trip to the Willamette Valley of Oregon so Pinot Noir was also on my mind. Both selections show a clarity that is increasingly uncommon for examples of this variety so my goal is to demonstrate what Pinot Noir should taste like, contrary to the current fad of dark and sweet.

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