title: Willamette Valley Vineyards 2012 AVA Series Pinot Noir (McMinnville)
description: The Momtazi vineyard supplies these grapes. The wine has a sharp edge to it, a sense of raw wood that pushes against tart, stiff red fruits. Whiffs of smoke and salted chocolate add welcome nuances. The winery's AVA series provides interesting, nicely differentiated wines at somewhat moderate (for Oregon Pinot) prices.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: AVA Series