Portlandia Pinot Noir 2022

Portlandia Pinot Noir 2022 is an exceptionally vibrant, approachable, and beautifully balanced Oregon red wine that offers a wonderfully fresh expression of the Pacific Northwest's signature varietal. Sourced from cooler wine-growing regions across Oregon—including a selection from the historic Hyland Vineyard in McMinnville and the renowned Dundee Hills—this bright ruby-colored wine opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe red cherries, fresh Marionberries, and wild raspberries, gently layered with subtle notes of baking spices, citrus peel, and fresh hibiscus petals. On the palate, it exhibits a light- to medium-bodied framework where a juicy, concentrated core of tart cranberry, red currant, and dark berry cobbler fruit is masterfully balanced by a refreshing vein of natural acidity. Supported by velvety, fine-grained tannins and a soft, supple texture, it glides into a clean, energetic finish marked by lingering notes of black tea, violets, and savory kitchen herbs.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with rosemary-roasted chicken breast, grilled salmon fillets, duck confit, or a wood-fired mushroom and goat cheese pizza.

91 Points - James Suckling