All the famous, in-the-know French winemakers are buying up Oregon wine property for a reason! And these two stars from the Willamette Valley are perfect examples of the subtle purity this great terroir and climate can produce from the noble Pinot Noir grape! Trust us on this one! And the price is right!
2013 Maison L’Envoye Two Messengers Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $168 6pack
The winemaker here is Mike Etzel Jr, the son of Beaux Freres owner and the Burgundy consultant is Louis-Michel Liger-Belair. A dynamic duo headed by former Evenling Land founder Mark Tarlov. Blended from Yamhill Carlton, Ribbon Ridge and Eola-Amity Hills.
2012 Cristom Mt Jefferson Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $192 6pack
The Mt. Jefferson Cuvée is always blended from all of Cristom’s estate vineyards in an attempt to capture the diversity of Willamette Valley while creating what the winery calls “one of the most expansive yet stylistically consistent Pinot Noirs in the world.” This wine is the #1 choice for restaurant Pinot Noirs and sommeliers in 2014.