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Willamette Valley.

One grape we teach is grown in Willamette Valley.

Pinot Noir

Climate

Cool maritime Oregon. Jory volcanic and Willakenzie sedimentary soils. Burgundy-influenced.

Style

Whole cluster common. Moderate new oak. More restrained than California. Lower alcohol.

Tell

Red cherry and cola, earth and stem, moderate tannin, lighter body, Burgundy-leaning

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