2018 Émile - SOLD OUT!

16 glass / 46 bottle / 36 club

My love affair with Pinot Noir started in Ann Arbor at age 20. I was befriended by a linguistics professor and she was very kind to educate my inexperienced palate with Santenay, Beaune, and Pommard. As a suitable snack, her specialty was escargot drowned in butter, garlic, and parsley served with a petite baguette. Oh, mama! On weekends, we listened to Stanley Turrentine and I learned to make coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon in her kitchen. More wine sampling ensued, of course. A little for the stew…a little for the chef. You get the picture. This wine is a nod to my early wine education and my soft spot for Pinot. Bon appetit!

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes
Light-bodied and deliciously fruit-forward with notes of cranberry, sour cherry, and hibiscus.

Food Pairing Notes
I love to pair this one with grilled salmon or wild mushroom risotto. It's also terrific with grilled flank steak glazed with a cherry/raspberry balsamic wine reduction. Oh daddy, hold the phone.

Wine Specs

Vintage 2018
Varietal 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation Willamette, OR
Harvest Date Sep-18
Aging French oak 18 months
Bottling Date Mar-20
Alcohol % 13.6