Underwood Pinot Noir Oregon 2021

Oregon

Wine Enthusiast 90 points, Best Buy! James Suckling 90 points! (on the 2019 vintage)

Underwood Cellars embodies the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Their wines reflect the vast bounty of fruit that the diverse climate, geology, and slopes produce in the Northwest.

“Grapes for this humble Pinot are sourced from all over the state. Such diversity is unheard of in a budget wine, as is aging in 15% new French oak, also part of the process. Pretty cherry and brambly blackberry fruit shines most of all, with an elegant transparency. It’s a light and almost delicate wine, but offers sensational value and plenty of flavor.” —Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, 90 points, Best Buy!

“Aromas of redcurrants, wild strawberries, smoke and mushrooms. It's medium-bodied with plush tannins and bright acidity. Juicy and spicy. Drink now. Screw cap.”– James Suckling, 90 points!

“Telling a truly Oregon story, Underwood Pinot Noir draws from vineyards across the state of Oregon. We look for sites that give us diversity, low elevation for ripeness and intensity, high elevation for acidity and aromatics. Each site adds its unique mark to the final blend, which highlights the rich juicy flavors of Oregon Pinot at an extraordinary price. From Walla Walla to Dundee to Melrose, Oregon, these sites allow us to create this truly Oregon Pinot Noir.”--Winery

Pair Underwood Pinot Noir with grilled salmon, roast pork, grilled chicken and pastas.