Country: US / Marina Piper
Variety: Pinot Noir Oregon
Winery: Cottonwood Winery of Oregon / Willamette Valley
Scents and flavors of sandalwood and root beer come up first, with strawberry and cherry fruit following. Sourced principally from Winter’s Hill vineyard, it’s a gentle wine that gains momentum through the finish. Slightly reductive burnt rubber notes come in late, but with vigorous aeration the flavors smooth out.