Northwest Vine Project Pinot noir Willamette Valley 09

Review:

Blended from sites throughout the Willamette Valley and raised in stainless steel to maintain pure varietal fruit character and freshness with about a quarter new French oak for greater complexity and structure. This is a medium-bodied Pinot Noir intended for universal appeal and food friendliness. - the winery

This wine is part of the NW Vine Project, a group of inexpensive wines made for an Oregon wine distributor. Made by David O'Reilly (Owen Roe, O'Reilly's) and Andrew Rich (Andrew Rich Wines), and other prominent winemakers, these are super values and not readily available outside Oregon.