Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood 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
Apple Valley #3 - 157th St W
Apple Valley
952-953-2555
Top Valu #1
Columbia Heights
763-706-3819
Keyport Liquor
Duluth
218-724-8818
Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411
Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073
North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393
South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811
Chicago Lake Liquor
Minneapolis
612-825-4401
1010 Washington Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-339-4040
Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448
Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456
Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793
Vinifera Wines & Ales
Plymouth
763-473-0008
Apollo Liquor Best
Rochester
507-286-1300
Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777
Total Wine & More #1610 - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860
Market Place Liquor
Savage
952-440-9860
Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191
