WINE REVIEW: Cedar+Salmon, 2023 Pinot Noir, Willamette Vallley, OR ($24)

by Andrew Chalk

If you like a good-value Pinot Noir then Cedar_Salmon is an Oregon producer that is always worth a look. This release is widely available now in time for holiday celebrations. Expect it to pair with a wide range of food.

DETAILED TASTING NOTES

NAME:	Cedar+Salmon, 2023 Pinot Noir, Willamette Vallley, OR
	COMMENTS
APPEARANCE
Clarity	clear
Intensity	Medium
Color	Ruby
NOSE
Condition	clean
Intensity	Medium-plus
Aroma Characteristics	Raspberry, savory notes, forest floor, leather, tomato, sous-bois, clove
PALATE
Sweetness	dry
Acidity	Medium plus
Tannin	medium, green
Alcohol	medium
Body	medium
Flavor intensity	medium plus
Flavor characterstics	Raspberry, savory notes, charred wood, confirmation of nose
Other observations	An earthy, herbacious style of pinot noir that presents a pleasant, straightforward style that can be quaffed or served with a wide vaiety of food. Try with e.g. pork, turkey, charcuterie, Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.
Finish	medium
Quality Assessment	Good.
Bottle aging	Suitable.

Sample.