St Innocent Winery - Pinot Noir "Momtazi Vineyard" 2019 (750ml)
Price: $55.99
| Producer | St Innocent Winery |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 202800 |
| Size | 750ml |
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St Innocent Winery Description
Momtazi Vineyard is located in the McMinnville AVA, 7 miles west of McMinnville, Oregon. The grapes for this wine come from four blocks at the top of the vineyard on steep, exposed and windblown hillsides. Planted in 1999 and 2004 on thin, poor soils, the vines have a south and SW exposure at an elevation of 680-760. The vineyard is certified biodynamic by Demeter.
Tasting Notes: In general 2019 produced wines more balanced towards the terroir specific flavors. Momtazi is our most textural, umami, wine. Lovely aromas of spice, smoky earth, and dried black fruit. Quite elegant on the mid palate with the finish blossoming to more floral notes with hints of cocoa powder. Will pair beautifully with winter stews and roasted vegetables. Great with cassoulet and mushrom dishes.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2019 Pinot Noir Momtazi Vineyard is dark and brooding, opening with an earthy blend of woodland berries, cedar shavings, wild herbs and cloves. This mixes sweet and sour sensations as ripe red berry fruits sweep across the palate in silken textures, contrasted by a tinge of sour citrus and saline minerals toward the close. It leaves a resonance of violet candies and edgy tannins to linger on, finishing with admirable length and a pleasantly chewy sensation.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Floral and gracefully structured, offering lively flavors of cherry and strawberry laced with rose petal and dusky spice notes as this red builds tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2029. 1,152 cases made.
