Cathedral Ridge 2008 Pinot Noir (Columbia Valley (OR))

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Noir Oregon
Winery: Cathedral Ridge / Columbia Valley (OR)

From the Columbia Valley AVA in Oregon, this is quite different from Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. It’s a warmer, drier climate, and the wine has tighter flavors, with sharp tannins. There’s cherry fruit and chocolate from barrel aging, with a hard, slightly bitter finish.