Reviews & Ratings

2021 Bledsoe McDaniels Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"

Winery: Bledsoe McDaniels

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Willamette Valley"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $85

Cases produced: 1,175

KWG Score: 95 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: April 1, 2023

Wine Review: This bright red colored Pinot Noir from the Bledsoe McDaniels team in Oregon opens with a cherry and green tea bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, and fresh. The flavor profile is a red plum and dried strawberry blend with notes of vanilla and green tea. We also picked up some hints of Luxardo maraschino cherries and spice in the mix. The finish is dry, and its flavors and tannins are very nicely extended. We would pair this impressive Pinot with a pork tenderloin with a cherry sauce. Enjoy - Ken & Dave

Winemaker Notes: This was a fantastic vintage in the Willamette Valley and this wine hails from our two favorite regions - Ribbon Ridge and Eola-Amity Hills. Slightly darker in color than our estate Pinot Noir, this wine is screaming of fresh blueberries, black tea, and hints of forest floor and fennel seed. Soft, chewy and sweet tannins, great acid, all building to a larger and long finish. Decant to drink now through 2038.

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