Pearce Predhomme Pinot Noir McMinnville AVA Willamette Valley Oregon 2018

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Light & Fruity
Country of Origin:	USA
Wine Region:	Oregon
Appellation:	Willamette Valley
Grape Varietal:	Pinot Noir
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$455.40 Per Case ($37.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

A wine born from a collaboration between Nicholas Pearce and Will Predhomme to create wines from their favourite wine regions. This Pinot Noir is made from vines planted in the McMinnville AVA, located in Yamhill County, Oregon.

Reflective of the volcanic nature of the soil & cooler 2017 vintage, the Pearce Predhomme Hyland Vineyard truly expresses it’s place. Red cherries & raspberries on the nose, very floral - dried violets. Underlying hint of sous-bois. Firm yet delicate tannins. Extremely refined & perfumed, the most delicate Pinot Noir expression we’ve made to date.

Pinot Noir is very versatile to pair. With Pinot being a lighter red wine, it goes well with fish such as salmon; and it is also delicious with duck confit and other roast meats and mushrooms.

Critical Praise

91 points Michael Godel - Wine Align - Premiere Cuvee is from the Hyland Vineyard in the McMinnville AVA and as such volcanics, single-vineyard focus and hillside angles play a significant role in the result. Nicholas Pearce and Will Predhomme have been at this negoce thing for more than half a decade now so acumen meeting relationships are growing into their own. The wine is made at the Northwest Wine Company by Laurent Montalieu and this particular pinot noir continues the cured thread of charcuterie knowing and laying with dark fruit. There is this persistent feral feel but also the smooth and glycerin constitution of a wine in seamless construct. Firm and gelid, basaltic and in total control. Just a touch of heat in 2017. Drink 2020-2025. Tasted July 2020.

90 points John Szabo - Wine Align - A pinot on the appealingly savoury side of the spectrum, with earthy, leafy but not green character, juicy acids, fine-grained tannins, very good length. Totally correct, compelling, lightly saline. Tasted July 2020.