Oak Knoll Winery - Pinot Noir

Oak Knoll WineryPinot Noir

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pinot Noir of Oak Knoll Winery is a red wine from the region of Willamette Valley of Oregon.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Pinot Noir from the Oak Knoll Winery

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pinot Noir of Oak Knoll Winery in the region of Oregon is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Pinot Noir of Oak Knoll Winery in the region of Oregon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Oak Knoll Winery's Pinot Noir.

Winemaker
Jeff Herinckx
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
12°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Pinot Noir - 2016
In the top 100 of of Willamette Valley wines
Average rating: 411110
Pinot Noir - 2011
In the top 100 of of Willamette Valley wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Pinot Noir - 2010
In the top 100 of of Willamette Valley wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Pinot Noir from Oak Knoll Winery are 2016, 2011, 2010

Informations about the Oak Knoll Winery

The winery offers 38 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Willamette Valley in the region of Oregon

The Oak Knoll Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Willamette Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Oregon
In the top 35000 of of United States wines
In the top 1500 of of Willamette Valley wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Willamette Valley

The wine region of Willamette Valley is located in the region of Oregon of United States. We currently count 717 estates and châteaux in the of Willamette Valley, producing 2296 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Willamette Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .


The wine region of Oregon

Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.

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The word of the wine: Amber

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