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Delight your palate with the exquisite Erath Pinot Noir 2019, impeccably crafted in the verdant vines of Oregon's Willamette Valley. As a pioneering wine firm founded by Dick Erath in the 1960s, Erath Winery has cornered the market with its mastery of Pinot Noir varietals. The 2019 vintage is a prime example, made from handpicked grapes given a cold soak before being fermented in small, open-top fermenters to preserve flavour and complexity.

An art of winemaking involving precise temperature control and gentle pump-overs across 10 days imbues this wine with its enchanting characteristics. The resultant beauty is aged in a balanced blend of new and old French Oak barrels, producing a wine that shimmers with a ruby hue. Sublime notes of red cherries, cranberries, and earthy undertones are evident on the nose, followed by supple tannins and a lingering finish on the palate. The Erath Pinot Noir 2019 is a symphony in a glass, ready to accompany your finest meals.

The Lingua Franca Ryan's Plow Pinot Noir 2019 is a magnificent exemplification of elegance and individuality. Crafted in the revered winemaking region of Oregon, USA, this peerless offering is the brainchild of Lingua Franca, a respected producer renowned for maintaining ecological harmony in their vineyards. This sophisticated red utilises biodynamically farmed grapes, grown in the volcanic Jory soils, resulting in an unparalleled expression of the terroir. The delicate profile bursts with an exuberant fusion of ripe red berries, subtle herbaceous undertones, and a resonating minerality. Lingua Franca's meticulous winemaking process, comprising of hand-harvesting, gentle pressing and fermentation with wild yeasts, adds to the complexity and authenticity. Lingua Franca Ryan's Plow Pinot Noir 2019 also ages exquisitely, attesting to its quality. Expect an expressive palate with firm tannins culminating in a lingering and satisfying finish - a highly sought Pinot Noir that captures the essence of its eminent origins.

Sumptuously talented winemaker, Larry Stone, presents to the world the Lingua Franca Sisters Chardonnay 2019. Crafted in the fruitful heartlands of Oregon’s prestigious Eola-Amity Hills, this Chardonnay champions the region's distinctive gravely and volcanic soils. The Lingua Franca Sisters Chardonnay 2019 is biodynamically farmed, embodying meticulously hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed grapes of Strawb clone, a variety renowned for its bright acidity and longevity.

The handpicked grapes are fermented in striking French oak barrels enhancing the wine’s superb richness and mouthfeel. Notes of crisp apple and lemon layer atop a creamy texture flourishing with a smooth, long finish that impressively matches the complexity found in a Burgundy premiere cru. Larry Stone's attention to sustainable cultivation practices and intuitive winemaking reveals itself splendidly in the Lingua Franca Sisters Chardonnay 2019, a bottle brimming with America's captivating vision of world-class Chardonnay.

Immerse yourself in the nuanced elegance of the Nicolas Jay L'Ensemble Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019. This exquisite vintage is a testament to the revered terroir of Oregon's Willamette Valley and the rigorous selection process implemented by winemakers Nicolas Meo and Jay Boberg. A quintessential Pinot Noir, the wine encapsulates the unique character of its clonal diversity and age range from 17-34 years of vine life. Its maturation in French oak barrels accentuates its rich depth of flavour- a voluptuous blend of vibrant fruit, spicy earth and mineral notes.

Ageworthy and unforgettable, the Nicolas Jay L'Ensemble Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019 is distinguished not only by its meticulous craftsmanship but also its dedication to the principles of Biodynamic and Organic viticulture. This authentic expression of the complexities of Pinot Noir is a true embodiment of the duo's innovative vision and an absolute delight for the discerning palate.

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The Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2019 is an exemplary embodiment of the noble Burgundy grape, crafted with meticulous care in the heart of Oregon's celebrated Willamette Valley. Taking advantage of this region's unique terroir, the vintners at the highly esteemed Resonance estate utilise organic and biodynamic farming practices to ensure the utmost quality and authenticity in each bottle.

A deep ruby in hue, this stylish yet intricate Pinot Noir showcases supple tannins intertwined with a vibrant acidity, underlining an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild berries and delicate violets. The 2019 vintage displays the depth of its old vine pedigree through a meticulous élevage in French oak barrels, adding sophisticated layers of complexity and whisperings of warming spices and sweet toasty undertones. Elegant and poised, the Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2019 is a voluptuous addition to any fine wine collection.