Bethel Heights Pinot Noir 2021
Oregon is one of the world’s three top regions for producing Pinot Noir. The others are New Zealand and, of course, Burgundy. The cool climate in the Williamette Valley allows Pinot Noir to mature slowly and the poor soils on hill sides above a few hundred feet reduces their vigor creating delicacy and complexity in the wines. Universally Pinot Noirs share a taste profile that is dried roses, spring deciduous leaf, tea leaves and often a sweet earthiness in the nose; the flavours are from a motley palette including cherries of most any hue, sometimes truffle, gaminess and a wonderful comforting earthiness. The wines of Oregon distinguish themselves with a lovely sweet fruitiness and a silken texture.
Food Pairings
Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...
Where to find this wine
Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage
South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811
North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393
Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448
France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252
Falls Liquor
Minneapolis
612-729-5498
Vinifera Wines & Ales
Plymouth
763-473-0008
Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860