Flaneur Wines La Belle Promenade Pinot Meunier 2021
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- Origin: Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
- Winery: Flaneur Wines
- Grape Variety: Pinot Meunier
- Winemaking: The wine is crafted with a playful approach, involving 100% whole cluster fermentation with a combination of carbonic and traditional fermentation techniques. This method is aimed at producing a lively, youthful but serious red wine.
- Vineyard: Sourced from La Belle Promenade Vineyard, located at an elevation of 700-800 feet with northeastern and southwestern exposure. The vineyard is planted on volcanic soils, including Jory and Nekia.
- Tasting Notes: The wine exhibits fragrant aromas of violets, green olive, sassafras root beer, red cherry, and pomegranate. On the palate, it presents fruit-driven and playful flavors of dusty cherry and pomegranate, intertwined with a more serious vein of herbs de Provence, white pepper, soil, and mushroom. The texture is marked by fine tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a long and bright finish.
- Serving Suggestion: Best served slightly chilled to enhance its refreshing qualities.
About the Wine: The Flaneur Wines Willamette Valley Meunier 2021 is made by none other than Grant Coulter of Hundred Suns winery. 100% Pinot Meunier showcases the versatility of this variety beyond its traditional role in Champagne blending. The wine reflects the distinct terroir of the Chehalem Mountains and the innovative winemaking approach of Flaneur Wines, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a playful and fruit-forward red wine.
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The Willamette Valley, nestled in Oregon, is a region renowned for its cool-climate wines, particularly its Pinot Noir. While Pinot Noir is its most celebrated variety, the valley is also home to other cool climate varieties like Chardonnay and Riesling. The region's unique terroir, characterized by rolling hills, volcanic and sedimentary soils, and a maritime climate influence, contributes to the elegance and complexity of its wines. The wines of the Willamette Valley offer a delicate balance between fruit, acidity, and earthiness. Its increasingly growing reputation places it among the world’s top regions for Pinot Noir.
