Suzor Pinot Noir Menefee Vineyard 2017 750ml

Shimmering ruby-red. Spice-accented red berries, cherry candied flowers and baking spices on the highly perfumed nose. A core of juicy acidity braces sappy, raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that take on smoky mineral and spicecake notes with air. Turns sweeter on the persistent finish, which is framed by smooth, slow-building tannins. All neutral oak.

• Country: United States
• Region: Oregon
• Appellation: Willamette Valley
• Sub Appellation: Yamhill/Carlton District
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.