Ruby Vineyard Pinot Noir Willamette Valley AVA 2023 (750ml) Colli Orientali Del Friuli showing blueberry flavors with a

showing blueberry flavors with a smoky edge

As it is located in a slightly warmer climate (as it is located 100 kilometers South compared to the Cote d'Or or Cote de Beaune)

but this time at the estate where it was grown

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Viticulture here is interspersed with other forms of agriculture

Ruby Vineyard Pinot Noir Willamette Valley AVA 2023 (750ml) Colli Orientali Del Friuli showing blueberry flavors with aSharp and spicy, this has a generous mix of brambly berry, forest floor and peppery spice. It's showing a lightly chewy, tannic foundation and some gentle hints of chocolate trailing on the finish. It's balanced and enjoyable, and represents a good value in a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from an excellent vintage. Paul Gregutt