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Torii Mor "Dundee Hills Select" Pinot Noir 2021
$59.00
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Torii Mor Winery in the Willamette Valley or Oregon is under the direction of Burgundian winemaker Jacques Tardy. With a focus on terroir and the connection to the earth, this Select 2019 vintage has a rich texture that is rich, concentrated, and elegant.
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Winemaking
Torii Mor is committed to crafting elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs that reflect the unique character of the Willamette Valley. The winery focuses on balanced winemaking that allows the fruit and regional expression to shine, favoring restraint and finesse over extraction or manipulation.
Tasting Notes
This Dundee Hills Select opens with bright aromatics of red cherry and raspberry, underscored by subtle earthy minerality that speaks to the vineyard's distinctive soils. The palate is refined and silky, with graceful tannins that frame flavors of red fruits, a whisper of spice, and a hint of forest floor complexity. The wine carries impressive balance throughout, with clean acidity that propels the finish and ensures this will age beautifully over the next several years.
Producer
Torii Mor is an established producer in Oregon's Willamette Valley, known for small-lot, quality-focused Pinot Noir production. The winery emphasizes sustainable vineyard practices and meticulous attention to detail from harvest through bottle, with a particular commitment to showcasing the distinct characteristics of specific Dundee Hills sites.
Terroir
The Dundee Hills appellation sits within the northern Willamette Valley and is prized for its volcanic-based soils rich in iron oxide and basalt, which impart mineral complexity and structure to Pinot Noir. The elevation and southeast-facing slopes provide ideal conditions for ripening Pinot Noir while maintaining the acidity and aromatics that define the region's finest expressions, with a cool growing season that emphasizes elegance over power.
Food Pairings
This wine shines alongside roasted duck breast with a cherry gastrique, where its red fruit character and silky tannins complement the rich meat and bright sauce. Try it with herb-roasted chicken or a casual charcuterie board featuring prosciutto and aged cheeses, where its balanced acidity and earthy notes create natural harmony. For something earthier, pan-seared mushroom risotto with thyme will echo the forest floor notes and spice in the wine beautifully.
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