{"product_id":"love-oregon-pinot-noir-2019-750ml","title":"Love, Oregon - Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e VINTAGE: The 2023 vintage began with a leisurely pace, but May brought a welcome\u003cbr\u003e shift with several days soaring above 85 degrees. This early heat surge quickly\u003cbr\u003e accelerated vine development, notably shortening the period between bud break and\u003cbr\u003e bloom thanks to the unseasonably warm spring. Summer delivered ideal conditions,\u003cbr\u003e broken only by a brief, intense heatwave in August, where temperatures topped 100\u003cbr\u003e degrees. While this coincided with veraison and caused some minor heat damage,\u003cbr\u003e overall fruit quality remained high. We began our harvest in early September with\u003cbr\u003e sparkling fruit, and though roughly two inches of rain graced the valley at the end of\u003cbr\u003e the month, most of our grapes benefited immensely. This timely rainfall helped\u003cbr\u003e maintain lower sugars, preserve vibrant acidity, and achieve beautifully balanced\u003cbr\u003e flavors. By October 18th, all our fruit was safely in, making 2023 one of our earliest\u003cbr\u003e harvests in years. This vintage shares characteristics with other warm, successful years\u003cbr\u003e like 2015, 2016, and 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e WINEMAKING: When our Pinot Noir grapes arrive at the winery, they're gently\u003cbr\u003e destemmed—never crushed—directly into small, one-ton fermenters. We initiate\u003cbr\u003e fermentation with proprietary yeast strains, carefully cultured from that year's\u003cbr\u003e vineyard samples. This unique approach, using indigenous strains from our diverse\u003cbr\u003e vineyard sites, adds layers of complexity and nuance to the finished wine. Mid\u003cbr\u003efermentation, we employ délestage to achieve our desired texture: generous, soft\u003cbr\u003e tannins that we find truly define our style. Our cellar practices reflect a preference for\u003cbr\u003e subtle evolution: we rarely use new oak, opting instead for the gentle influence of\u003cbr\u003e neutral French oak barrels. Furthermore, our reserve wines are never filtered,\u003cbr\u003e allowing their inherent character to shine through. Ultimately, our aim for every\u003cbr\u003e Pinot Noir is a harmonious balance of those beautiful, soft tannins, luscious fruit,\u003cbr\u003e and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTRUCTURE -bright and fresh at the start, into a round middle palate with high acidity; clean and dry finish\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR: ruby, clear\u003cbr\u003eAROMAS: pomegranate, baking spices, violet, wet clay, cherry\u003cbr\u003eFLAVORS: raspberry, cranberry, rose petals, forest floor, dried orange peel\u003cbr\u003eFOOD PAIRING: Spiced Lentil Soup with Herbs; Pizza with Prosciutto and Arugula; Moroccan Tagine (Vegetable or Lamb) with Preserved Lemon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love, Oregon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975784108256,"sku":"105680","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/love-oregon-pinot-noir_1.jpg?v=1663889776","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/love-oregon-pinot-noir-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}